Pastoral Assistant

The role will be full-time for 35 hours per week on a term time only basis over 39 weeks a year. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to provide support to students through managed systems. The main duties of the role are: To be the first point of contact for students attending the pastoral office, responding promptly and effectively to student needs · To support the progress leaders and all relevant staff in their dealings with students, Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• · Be enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to inspire students
• · Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• · Be flexible, open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
  
  [i] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.
  
  · An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• · Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• · An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• · Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• · A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• · A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• o Flu vaccination clinics
• o Eyecare vouchers