Pastoral Support Officer

Disclosure Level: Enhanced

PLACE OF WORK: Laureate Academy, Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW

RIGHT TO WORK: This appointment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the last five years, such checks and confirmations will be required in accordance with the statutory guidance

STAFF BENEFITS: Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme

PROBATION PERIOD: The post holder will be required to complete a 6 month probation period

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Pastoral Support Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being, behaviour, and attendance of students with a specific year group. The role requires a dedicated individual who can effectively manage administrative procedures and provide essential pastoral support to students and their families.

PASTORAL SUPPORT

• Administer and maintain detention lists, ensuring that students are held accountable for their behaviour. Chase up on detentions to ensure compliance with disciplinary measures.
• Implement and oversee a rewards system to encourage positive behaviour within the year group, fostering a culture of excellence and responsibility.
• Organise and manage the administrative aspects of parent-teacher evenings, aiming to maximise attendance and facilitate meaningful interactions between parents, teachers and students.

ATTENDANCE

• Take responsibility for implementing administrative procedures that promote high attendance rates within the year group. This includes making first-day calls to parents/guardians, sending warning letters and taking other reasonable steps to support a culture of punctuality and regular attendance in the school.
• Regularly review attendance registers to identify instances of truancy or irregular attendance. Take appropriate actions to address and rectify attendance issues, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to identify students who may require additional support to improve their attendance and engagement in school.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to behaviour, attendance and pastoral support activities.
• Provide guidance and support to students facing personal challenges that may affect their behaviour or attendance.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents and staff to create a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Collaborate with the year leadership team to develop and implement strategies for improving year group performance in behaviour and attendance.
• Attend relevant training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in pastoral care and student support.
• Take all reasonable steps to support the Head of Year within their responsibility for the year groups pastoral care.

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Supporting Laureate Academy’s commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
• Complying with policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Contributing to the overall ethos and aims of the school.
• Participating in training, other learning activities, and performance development as required.
• Attending and participating in meetings as required.
• Accepting reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and duties.