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Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
Job title: Pastoral Manager
Location: Wetheringsett Manor School, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:15 - 15:45
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date: December 2024
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Manager to join our close-knit team at Wetheringsett Manor School located in Suffolk.
About the role
We recognise the value and worth of those in our charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality, which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere that is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination. As Pastoral Manager, you are expected to take responsibility for ensuring that the pupils and young people receive a level of day care, which displays a commitment to the philosophy of Wetheringsett Manor School. The aim of the role is to support and promote a positive, caring environment, which focuses upon and addresses the needs of each individual pupil or young person.
The role exists to guide all staff in the support approaches most successful for the inclusion of young people in the classroom to ensure that continuous learning is achieved during learning phases in the school.
To provide direct support to young people in crisis and who require additional care throughout the school day and to oversee and contribute to the wider planning around the holistic development of young people in the long term.
To work alongside the Head of Education to implement strategies, processes and approaches that are in fitting with the school’s approach.
Expectations
* Ensure that all policies, procedures and practices reflect the school's commitment to the importance and value of the individual. It is therefore your task to challenge and change any policies, procedures or practice which is discriminatory or prejudicial and which does not reflect or promote the ethos of the school and ensure that they successfully reflect good practice and expectations of Wetheringsett Manor School, Ofsted and legal guidance.
* Ensure that all pupils and young people are treated with dignity and respect, in an environment, which reflects the importance of, and their right to be treated as valuable worthwhile individuals.
* Take every step necessary to ensure that our pupils and young people are protected from neglect, abuse and exploitation.
* Where deemed necessary by the Head teacher - To support class teachers by assisting in classroom management and by providing basic supervision and day care skills in relation to pupils.
* To assist in developing and implementing individual educational and behavioural programmes.
* As Pastoral Manager you are expected to maintain strict confidentiality in all areas of your work.
About the School
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 42 pupils aged 11-18. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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