Pastoral Support Officer

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Pastoral Support Officer

SO1 (SCP 23-25) £33,366 - £35,235

Actual salary £28,824 - £30,438

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Pastoral Support Officer to join our academy. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Year and the Assistant Principal in charge of the year group to assist with the effective leadership and running of the year group. To effectively safeguard students by taking responsibility for Child Protection within the year group and, where appropriate, across the academy.

The ideal applicant will have:

·      A passion for education and making a difference.

·      Excellent communication skills.

·      Knowledge of behaviour modification techniques.

What we can offer you:       

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·      Membership to a government pension scheme.

·      £2k Cycle to work scheme.

·      Specsavers scheme

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers

·      Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 10% of schools nationally in 2023. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more about Bruntcliffe Academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 2523225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.  

Closing date:              Friday 6 December 2024, 9.00am

Interview date:           TBC

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.