6th Form Pastoral Support Manager

Overview

Job OverviewCardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values. We seek to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect and to provide a rich programme of study at all key stages appropriate for age and ability, ensuring that there is no narrowing of the curriculum. We welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds and value the unique experience that every individual can bring to our school.Professional Development : We offer professional development to begin or advance your career, including CPD and leadership pathways. Opportunities for progression include preparation for Senior Leadership via MA study, NPQSL and SLT secondment opportunities.Benefits :Two-week October half term break.Award-winning school recognised as National School of the Year 2024 and twice TES Secondary School of the Year nominated.Free staff access to a modern gym refurbished in September 2023.A highly skilled, dynamic team focused on securing the best outcomes for the community.Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (terms and conditions apply).Opportunities for progression.Sophisticated modern school building in Hackney.Active staff well-being group with regular socials and cross-department interaction.Free Breakfast Club for staff and students.Free bike servicing for staff.Travel Loans (interest-free).Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme with life assurance while in service.Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Description

Post Title:

6th Form Pastoral Support ManagerResponsible to:

SLT Lead for Sixth FormGrade:

Scale 6 (pro rata) £35,455-£36,512Hours:

36.5 hours per week, Term time only plus ONE week

Purpose Of PostTo work as a member of the Inclusion Team, to support the Head of Years and other Managers within the school.

Key Tasks

Main ResponsibilitiesBe the second point of contact after Form Tutors for students and parents, especially regarding the School Behaviour Management Policy.Assist the Head of Years for a designated Year Group.Prioritise issues arising from contacts with students and parents to minimise disruption to learning and ensure issues are dealt with efficiently and at the right level.Support the personal, social and academic development of students and promote wellbeing within the specified Key Stage.Liaise with appropriate members of the year team to implement positive behaviour management strategies.Work as an active member of a tutorial team to support colleagues in setting high expectations for standards of behaviour, dress and achievement.Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.Assist in maintaining links with home and with internal and external support services involved in student welfare (including alternative provisions, work-related opportunities, FE, HE, UCAS).Work with students, the careers adviser and other agencies to guide students towards successful applications to FE, HE and UCAS opportunities.

Other Specific Duties:Attendance, punctuality and uniform: liaise with the attendance officer on first-day calls for at-risk groups; monitor punctuality and assist with detentions for lateness; support the dress code policy.Behaviour Management: supervise after-school and lunchtime detention; support senior staff with students not in class; liaise with staff on actions for excluded learners; organise and administer conduct and attainment reports; monitor the daily report system; liaise with external agencies as needed; supervise excluded students; collate information on student successes.Communication: maintain conduct logs; attend meetings; manage re-admissions/bullying logs; organise school photographs and events; perform administrative tasks; liaise with parents/carers and support agencies; support bullying issues; organise information for inclusion meetings; order resources; invigilate exams; supervise trips and clubs; report safeguarding concerns; undertake other tasks as requested by Sixth Form; participate in performance management and training.

Key Organisational ObjectivesEnact Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed.Ensure compliance with Data Protection legislation.Operate within the school’s Equal Opportunities framework.Commit to improving standards for pupils as appropriate.Promote customer care and quality in line with school policy.Contribute to a caring and stimulating environment for pupils.

Conditions Of Service

Governed by the National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service, supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the governors.

Special Conditions of Service

Because of the nature of the post, candidates must disclose any convictions as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related police checks. If appointed, written permission may be sought to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convictions.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder will carry out all duties in compliance with the School’s Equal Opportunities ..... full job details .....