Pastoral Manager

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Job Description

• Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9LR
• £27,269 - £29,093 pro rata
• 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year*
• Permanent
• Reference: 6083
• Required from September 2024 or as soon as possible

* 39 term time weeks plus 111 annualised hours to be worked according to business need.

Monday - Thursday, 8am to 4pm and Friday, 8am to 3:30pm. These timings include a daily unpaid break of 30 minutes.

Responsible to: Ex-Principal via Vice Principal (Behaviour and Safety) via Head of Year.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them navigate their school journey? Chantry Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious academy, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and situated at the heart of our local community. In September 2024, we will be oversubscribed for the eighth consecutive year, proudly standing as the first-choice academy in our area. Our vibrant and inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We celebrate our diverse community and are dedicated to student well-being and personal development.

As a Pastoral Manager, you will play a crucial role in promoting the well-being and personal development of our students. You will provide one-on-one support, manage behaviour, and implement pastoral care programs that encourage positive student outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• offering guidance and support to students with emotional, social, and behavioural needs
• developing and implementing individualised support plans
• working with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide comprehensive support
• promoting positive behaviour and resolving conflicts
• monitoring attendance and addressing punctuality and truancy issues
• leading assemblies, workshops, and activities focused on well-being and personal development
• acting as a designated safeguarding lead, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed
• collaborating with teachers, support staff, and the Senior Leadership Team to identify and address student needs.

You will demonstrate prior experience in a similar role, the ability to work flexibly, prioritise your workload, remain calm under pressure, and maintain a professional, friendly demeanour always. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and share our vision and five core beliefs, we want to hear from you.

This is no ordinary role - we strive to attract extraordinary people.

We anticipate a strong field of applicants and reserve the right to move quickly for the right candidate. If you are ready to contribute to our community and support the next generation, apply today!

You will have:

• experience in a pastoral, counselling, or similar role within an educational setting
• a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• the ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff
• empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

We will offer you:

• a thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence
• a supportive, welcoming community of professionals
• extensive support and development opportunities.

To find out more

Please read theJob Description (docx) and Person Specification (docx)

For further details, an informal discussion with the Vice Principal, Keith Greenwood or to plan to visit the academy, please email klambert@chantryacademy.org or call 01473 687181

How to apply

Please follow the link below to apply for this position: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138373/EDV-2024-CA-59077

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date: 9am, 23 August 2024.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In addition to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Successful applicants will be subject to a medical questionnaire.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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