Pastoral Support Worker

“Education is Success”

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5.

Our school

International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community. Westminster Academy (WA) is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum.

As a member of the collaborative WA community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience. We have the ability to be dynamic and lead with autonomy being a rare standalone academy.

The school was mostly recently graded as ‘good’ in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection ‘The school’s curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally’ with an ‘outstanding’ 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP is offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.

Top reasons to work at WA

• A Standalone academy that has the autonomy and uniqueness to make its own decisions and deliver the education needed for its students.
• The only comprehensive secondary London school to offer the innovative IB curriculum - world class learners.
• Centralised approach to behaviour management enabling our staff to teach.
• Supportive staff body that works collaboratively.
• Sensible approach to marking and feedback to take staff workload into account.
• Excellent bespoke professional development for all staff.

Our Behaviour and Pastoral Team department

The Behaviour and Pastoral Team at Westminster Academy supports students’ academic and holistic development. They ensure the Academy’s Behaviour for Learning Policy is adhered to and the appropriate interventions put in place in order to make students feel safe, secure and successful. They provide support to the Year Coordinators with the coordination of all aspects of the development of independent learners within a year group(s) in order to lay the foundation for a successful academic career in preparation for the future. We are now looking for Pastoral Support Workers to join our team and commit to the development of our approaches towards promoting positive attitudes to behaviour for learning.

What we offer:

• CPD (little and often) and a commitment to professional learning.
• Planning days as part of INSET that are dedicated for staff to use for planning purposes.
• Active clubs for staff- Harbour club, staff football and staff events and gym membership.
• Loan for season travel tickets and bicycle scheme.
• Reasonable class sizes to allow for personalised learning.
• Excellent modern building and facilities.
• Standalone academy with autonomy to make strategic decisions.
• 'Outstanding' IB and 6th form.
• Centralised behaviour approaches to remove barriers for staff.
• Protected curriculum development time.
• End of year staff incentives linked to attendance.
• A supportive senior Leadership Team.

For further information, please visit our website.

To apply, please click the Quick apply button to complete the application form.

We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 6th October 2024.

Shortlisting: w/c 7th October.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertising closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.