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Pastoral Support Officer
Contract term: Permanent Immediate Start
Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time & Inset Days
Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - 6 Actual Salary: £20993 - £21617 (depending on experience)
We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic people to support the behaviour and pastoral care of pupils in our school. The successful candidate will be a committed individual who will develop a comprehensive understanding of our students' behaviour and welfare needs as well as the ethos of our school in order to provide outstanding operational support to promote whole school behaviour strategies. This role is an exciting and varied one dedicated to improving student welfare by providing great levels of guidance to our students and families in a supportive role to our heads of year and pastoral team.
The school has recently been inspected by Ofsted and to quote the Lead Inspector; "This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form." "Pupils are proud to attend Roding Valley High School. From the time they arrive in Year 7, to when they leave the sixth form, they respond to leaders' high expectations. Parents are positive about the education the school provides. Typical comments praise 'the aspirations for every child' and the 'caring support' from staff." Ofsted September 2022 The ability to communicate in a warm, supportive, understanding and professional manner is crucial, and experience of working to support young people is desirable.
We can offer:
● A friendly and supportive working environment
● A comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
● Bike to work Scheme
● Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities It is an exciting time in the history of the school with the excellent outcomes, above average progress rates, further development of the sixth form, expansion of pupil numbers, a new building which has provided a state-of-the-art learning environment and two new all-weather sports facilities. The outcomes evidence the continued improvement journey of the school and our visitors to the school, comment on the welcoming and positive culture.
For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net - this would be an excellent role for a graduate, someone considering a career in education or social care. If you would like more information on this vacancy please contact Dan Charlton- Headteacher on recruitment@rodingvalley.net Closing date: Noon on Friday 20 September 2024 Interviews will take place on TBC
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Roding Valley High School is a successful 11-18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded “good” with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.