Bilston Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school, with a full complement of 420 children.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive staff. We can offer you children that are enthusiastic to learn, and opportunities for professional development.

The role of the Pastoral Leader is to assist in tackling underachievement and lack of participation by working in partnership with families, carers and students in a school context. The pastoral leader will also ensure the most disadvantaged pupils have full access to the educational and extended school opportunities we have to offer and to help them overcome barriers to learning and participation.

Do you have strong, successful experience in providing pastoral support to children and families in schools?

Do you thrive on working with children and families in challenging circumstances and making a positive difference to children’s social and emotional skills and their behaviour?

Are you ready to lead by example in providing effectively for children in need of support?

If so, the role of Pastoral Manager at Bilston CE Primary School could be for you. We are looking for a practitioner who shares our ambition for every child to reach their potential, achieving even more than they thought possible by learning to overcome personal barriers that might stand in their way.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

To work under the guidance of the DSL to effective Safeguarding procedures across the school

Support the work of the EWO in promoting good attendance at school.

Support the work of teachers in promoting good behaviour across the school

To work under the guidance of the DSL to effective Safeguarding procedures across the school

Support the work of the EWO in promoting good attendance at school.

Support the work of teachers in promoting good behaviour across the school

Communicate effectively with all agencies and arrange, chair and produce accurate records of all meetings and send to relevant agencies.

To refer children to other agencies where necessary including recognising child protection cases and referring on to appropriate lead.

To be designated lead for vulnerable groups of children in school. (children in care, Young carers, etc.)

To support children with barriers to learning including behavioural difficulties

You will be:

Experienced in providing pastoral care for children and their families in a school setting

Confident in identifying, managing and supporting children’s behaviour needs

Motivated by the opportunity to make a difference for vulnerable children and families

An excellent communicator with the ability to make positive, productive relationships with parents, children, staff, governors and outside professionals

Ready to lead by example and manage others in effective pastoral provision for pupils

We can offer you:

Children who are self-motivated, eager to try new experiences and proud of their school.

An enthusiastic, supportive staff team who have high expectations of themselves and the children.

A vibrant, diverse and friendly community

Opportunities for professional development

Required to start September 2019

Grade 5 , point 12-16

30 Hours per week, term time only

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please contact our School Business Manager, on 01902 558690 for an appointment to visit the school.

Closing date: Monday 10th June 2019 4pm

Interview: Week commencing 17th June 2019

Bilston CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants

Supporting documents
Pastoral Manager Job Description
Pastoral Manager Person Spec