Post: Tutor - Pastoral SupportReports to: School Leadership Team (the post holder will be expected to liaise with staff across the organisation to ensure a consistency of approach regarding standards, support, transition and quality of provision)Salary: £23,320 to 27,136 (depending on experience and qualifications)Review and Amendment: this job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to modification and amendment following consultation between the Education Director, Head Teacher and the post holder.Purpose of the JobEsland Bedford School are seeking a lead Pastoral Support Tutor to work alongside teaching staff, parents and pupils; providing a 1:1 mentoring and/or tutoring role to specific pupils as well as supporting staff in providing a therapeutic and nurturing environment for our pupils. The underpinning value of the work is to ensure that every pupil’s needs are appropriately met through the provision of targeted support and intervention, working with the school’s Senior Leadership Team. Under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, the lead Pastoral Support Tutor will contribute to all aspects of pupils’ well-being and achievement. The role will involve a mixture of dealing with parents, intervention groups, supporting learning in addition to managing pupils’ behavioural and attendance challenges. This will involve writing Support Plans and intervening with difficulties around the school in terms of pastoral support.
We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:
1. We offer routes for progression and continued professional development
2. We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
3. You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advise and counselling
4. Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company and much more!
The successful candidate will have:
5. Experience working with young people with SEN/SEND/SEMH
6. At least 12 months experience in a pastoral support role within a school or education provision (where supporting with challenging behaviour is a key part of the role)
7. Emotional resilience
8. The ability to support our young people when they are in crisis and engage in a range of activities (both indoors and outdoors)
9. The ability to lead and model positive behaviour management
10. The ability to successfully act on their own initiative and prioritise tasks
11. The ability to identify and work towards specific goals with children and colleagues
12. Excellent social and emotional skills, maintaining good relationships with children, staff and external bodies
13. The ability to work as part of a team and be flexible when required
14. GCSE’s in English and Maths
15. ICT knowledge
16. Prior training in physical intervention (such as Team Teach, MAPA, NAPI etc.) - full training and support will be provided