What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups.
• Experience of working with a range of young people and adults.
• Evidence of being an emotionally intelligent, reflective worker.
• An understanding of safeguarding children procedures.
• Experience of using ICT.
• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
• Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to re-inforce positive self esteem.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the pastoral care team.
• Ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, safeguarding and child protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, etc
• Ability to work under pressure and manage your own time effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate robustness and emotional resilience in challenging situations.
• Ability to work with parents in a supportive manner.
• Ability to work independently, in a role that can feel isolated due to the ad-hoc / responsive nature of the role.
• Holding a valid UK driving licence – ability to drive to meetings or home visits.
What the school offers its staff
Superb working conditions
• Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwave and fridge in the staffroom
• Staff Welfare team which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
• Occasional social activities eg Friday after school football, staff choir, Christmas party, informal nights out
• Child care voucher scheme
• SLT doors are always open to listen to your concerns or share your successes
• Supportive of part-time working
• Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
• Governors focused on Staff wellbeing
• Free confidential counselling provided on request
• Oversubscribed school with close links with the community and supportive parents/carers
• Exemplary pupil behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
• Extensive range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment
• Many opportunities to work with pupils and participate and support local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities
• Lay Chaplain available to offer confidential support
Commitment to safeguarding
St Richard's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.