Pastoral Year Lead

About this role

Education
and qualifications

GCSE
or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in
English and Math’s

Qualification
relating to managing/counselling and or supporting children/young adults

Safeguarding
training

Professional
knowledge and experience

Experience working with children / young people

Able
to build effective professional working relationships with students,
parents/carers, staff and outside agencies

Willingness
to learn, able to adapt and work within established team embracing
restorative approaches to behaviour management

Good
organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise tasks effectively

Good problem solver, able to work
towards solutions

The
ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Experience working in a school environment or other
educational setting

Knowledge
and understanding of the concepts of personalised learning and intervention

Understanding
of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Traits and competencies

Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding
and Child Protection practice and procedure

A
positive role model, promoting the school’s values

Professional, enterprising, tenacious and assertive

Sensitive, fair, tactful and able to use discretion

A ‘self-starter’
with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

A confident
communicator with excellent written and verbal skills and active listening
skills

Someone who is:

• Willing to work outside of normal
  hours if required
• Flexible and adaptable to changing
  circumstances

Enthusiastic,
approachable and team spirited

A commitment to getting the best
outcomes for all students in all aspects of their learning, behaviour and
well-being.

Team orientated

Resilient, positive, forward-looking
and enthusiastic about making a difference

Capacity to inspire, motivate and
challenge children and young people

Willing to be involved in and contribute to the
development of the department and extra-curricular activity