Pastoral Manager at Ormiston Sudbury Academy

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About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what mattersmore

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we worktogether where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build thefutures of children and young people.

This post is a high-profile non-teaching position representinga key link between the students, staff, families and other agencies. Under the direction of the Vice Principal andworking with a head of year, the pastoral manager will have a key role in supportingstudents and helping them overcome barriers to learning both within and outsidethe Academy.

As our Pastoral Manager, you will support thetransition of students from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, Key Stage 3 to 4 aswell as their progression to KS5 post 16 courses or employment and be a keypoint of contact for students and parents, offering frontline pastoral care.

About the Academy

At Ormiston Sudbury Academy, we are passionate about theeducation, care and development of young people. First andforemost, we support and challenge our students to find and fulfil theiracademic potential. We want every student to leave with the best set ofqualifications they can attain. Pastoral care is a great strength of theschool and the values of kindness and respect that staff model are instilled inthe students. Our academy is a caring environment in which students andstaff make use of high-quality learning opportunities to develop their maximumacademic, moral, social and spiritual potential. We are committed to developingequality of opportunity for all. We seek to continually improve and to work notsimply harder but more effectively, as individuals and with others.

This is anexciting time to join our team of staff who are working together to improvestudent outcomes and continually develop themselves as professionals.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every childthrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach- they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities everyday, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trustwho make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join usat Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose andmeaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who camebefore - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with thesole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impacton disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff arechallenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong -receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitiousnetwork of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - anextensive professional development programme, alongside flexible workingarrangements and generous benefits

About you

In order to succeed in this role, you will;

• Have extensive experience of working effectively in the supportof young people in a learning environment.
• Have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes and inparticular barriers to learning.
• Have evidence ofimplementing excellent behaviour management strategies leading to thedevelopment of positive attitudes in young people, particularly towardseducation and learning.
• Be able to use ICTand technology effectively.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively to different audiences both orally and in writing.

In return, we can offer you;

• a rangeof CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside theclassroom.
• aself-driven approach to professional growth.
• a rangeof evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside theclassroom.
• aconsistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• awelcoming staff community.
• externalleadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters' applications andaspiring senior leader's development programme.
• a rangeof staff benefits including; discounts at major retailers through Vivup,deposit free car leasing, cycle to work scheme, access to a contributorypension scheme and a staff advice and counselling service.
• And,from Spring 2028, a brand new school building!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact MrsEmma Price, Vice Principal, via email at eprice@ormistonsudbury.co.uk or bycalling 01787 375131.

If you would relish the opportunity of working with us inour supportive and stimulating professional environment, then we would welcomeyour application.

Please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancyearly should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Sudbury Academy is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embracesdiversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible workingopportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject tosuitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work,qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhancedDBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of OffendersAct (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and theExceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions mustbe declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be foundhere: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilit...

All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies