Pastoral Coordinator

Full Job Description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Pastoral Coordinator

Location: Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum **(This salary is NOT subject to pro-rata and is the full amount before tax)**

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only

Due to growth in service, we are recruiting for a Pastoral Coordinator to join our fantastic team at Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge.

Job Purpose

To support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to establish and embed effective strategies in all areas of pastoral care. To develop, implement and embed long-term co and self-regulation strategies and plans, linked to other documents, to support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and maximise opportunities provided for them. Working under the direction of the Headteacher to provide support to all pupils in enabling them to achieve their potential both academically and socially. The successful candidate will also contribute towards the success of the school by:

• Promoting a school environment that is Ready, Respectful, Safe
• Modelling person-centred behaviour management reflecting the Ask, Accept, Develop and Trauma Informed Care approaches
• Training staff in CPI behaviour management
• Quality assuring Restrictive Physical Interventions (RPIs) to reduce the number of RPIs
• Working with all stakeholders to reduce suspensions and exclusions
• Liaising with families and external agencies
• Coordinating Personalised Education Timetables
• Contributing to the safeguarding team by taking on the role of a Deputy DSL

Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English Grade C/Level 4 or level 2 equivalent
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required
• Undertake group induction training on commencement
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience of work with autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviour
• Experience of work within an education setting
• Experience of driving and advising on best practice in relation to positive behaviour support

About us

Mountfield Heath School is a new independent special educational needs provision, for 32 pupils aged 5-12. The successful candidate will support our teachers working alongside other support staff and therapists, to deliver the curriculum and help nurture a therapeutic environment to meet a range of needs including social, emotional, behavioural, communication and learning difficulties.

This opportunity is in Robertsbridge which is within commutable distance of Hastings, Royal Turnbridge Wells and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education & Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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