ATR497 -Pastoral Support Officer ( Term time only)

Ref No: ATR497

Job title: Pastoral Support Officer

Hours: 36 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Salary: £24,492 Per annum  ( FTE 28,284 per annum)  

Location: East Ham Campus, Stratford Campus, IOT Campus (Canning Town)

The Role:

To assist the Enrichment Manager and Learner Voice and Enrichment Officer with the provision of student focused high-quality enrichment, sport and physical activity programme that engages students in an extra and co-curricular programme which support and enhance the student’s college experience.

The Pastoral Support Officer will supervise the use of the Student Lounge ensuring students are behaving appropriately and in line with college values. They will ensure students using the Student Lounge are attending lessons in line with their timetable and report any issues or concerns.

They will also help promote learner voice activities and support with events, forums, and surveys to ensure all students are given the opportunity to share their views and experiences to help improve the student experience.

Ideal Candidate:

·        Appropriately qualified and have relevant skills and experience in working with young people.

·         Passionate about safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people.

·        Confident communicator, able to prioritises workload and remain calm in sometimes difficult situations.

·         Adaptable and able to work on their own initiative.

·         Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals, and families.

In return we offer:

• Generous Pension Scheme to Academic (Teacher Pension Scheme) and Business Support (LGPS)
• Birthday leave – over and above the generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program – via Vita Health, which offers various support including Money, Work, Retirement, Health and Wellbeing, Emotional Support, Management Support, Legal and Your Rights
• Occupational Health Assistance
• 4 x designated staff development days annually.
• Fully and part funded CPD and training
• Cycle to work scheme provided by Cycle scheme.
• Family Friendly Policies
• Eye test fee for employees who use VDU.
• Targeted and themed wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Gym onsite
• On site Canteen and Coffee Shop on each site.

Safeguarding of Children and vulnerable adults

Newham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks.

Equality of Opportunity

The College has a strong commitment to working toward the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

We encourage and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

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