Pastoral Worker

**Education - School**

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- School Support Staff

**Kingsland Pupil Referral Unit**

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**Job Ref**: G3G4/OL-79320

2 positions available - 1x Level A and 1x Level B

**Level A**:
**Salary**: £21,968 - £24,054 (full time full year equivalent)

**Actual Salary**: £16,584 - £18,188 per annum (Grade 3)

**Hours**: 32.5 per week, term time only plus 5 days

**Level B**:
**Salary**:£24,496 - £26,845 (full time full year equivalent)

**Actual Salary**:£18,492 - £20,265 per annum (Grade 4)

**Hours**:32.5 per week, term time only plus 5 days

Kingsland School is a Pupil Referral Unit (Watersheddings) which caters for pupils who have been excluded from mainstream secondary education. We are a split site provision and our second site is based at Laurel Bank in Shaw which hosts our Specialist Learning Centre (SLC). The SLC supports pupils who are experiencing medical and/or psychological difficulties. This site also hosts a bespoke provision which provides an education for pupils who have previously attended the SLC who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), this provision is known as Laurel Gardens.

At Kingsland School our key focus is to support our pupils to help them overcome the barriers preventing them accessing mainstream education. We are an expanding provision catering for the needs of children who are experiencing a vast range of difficulties. Many of our pupils are vulnerable and have complex needs and therefore the work with parents/carers and outside agencies is crucial to achieve the best outcomes for them. Effective partnerships with secondary schools and academies are critical to achieving improved progress for all our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and motivated Pastoral Worker who is passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable pupils and also pupils who have been excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from secondary education.

Our children deserve the best care and support and in return they give so much back to you. The successful individual will be required to understand the needs of our children and their families. They will need to have the creative ability to offer bespoke support for our most vulnerable children.

**Key elements of this role include**:
Level A:

- To liaise with external agencies involved in supporting pupils.
- To use school systems and procedures to positively reinforce good behaviour.
- To undertake transition work promoting the smooth transition for the pupils.
- To collate information and provide updates on the attendance of pupils who may be experiencing difficulties.
- To carry out home visits as and when required.
- To be a positive role model and provide mentoring advice to support pupils.

Level B:

- To develop and implement action plans for identified pupils.
- To monitor and evaluate pupils responses, progress and achievements against action plans.
- To undertake transition work promoting the smooth transition for the pupils.
- To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports both written and verbal.
- To carry out home visits as and when required.
- Investigate information and analyse patterns and trends in a rage of data.
- To be a positive role model and provide mentoring advice to support pupils.

**In return, we can offer**:

- The opportunity to work as part of an excellent, professional, and supportive team.
- An inclusive staff environment.
- Opportunities for bespoke career development.
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money, and family issues.

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school. To arrange an appointment please contact the school office on 0161 770 7120.

Kingsland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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**salary from**

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£21,968

**contract**

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permanent

**working hours**

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term time

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- 9 00 am- 12th Jun 2023