At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and promote positive behaviour in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Harris Academy Riverside, a thriving community-focused academy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and experience working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About Us
Harris Academy Riverside is a very popular non-selective and highly oversubscribed academy which opened as part of the Harris Federation and the regeneration of the Purfleet on Thames area in 2017. We serve our local community of Purfleet on Thames and West Thurrock and have 900 on roll in the secondary academy and around 200 students in the 6th form.
Vision
Harris Academy Riverside seeks to develop students who are successful, confident and happy, who inspire their community and who act with kindness and compassion towards others.
Ethos
In our procedures and daily routines, our broad and varied curriculum, our pedagogical model and through our commitment to providing experience of the wider world we aim to promote a strong sense of community and belonging, to provide a blend of high challenge and high support and to encourage the development of Outstanding habits of behaviour such as self-awareness, kindness, appreciation, humility, politeness, confident self-expression and self-presentation and Outstanding habits of learning such as determination, resilience, organisation, reading, studying and practice.
Summary
The actual salary for this role will be £28,067.69 - £29,752.53 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year). For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Contributing to the development of the School Behaviour Policy
- Assisting in monitoring the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of pupils within a year group
- Liaising with parents and outside agencies and attending meetings as appropriate
- Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the School policy
- Promoting positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing with conflicts and incidents
- Managing pupils who are showing socially unacceptable or challenging behaviour
- Establishing productive working relationships with pupils using methods to encourage engagement and participation in activities
- Maintaining daily contact with assigned pupils to support, assist and enable them to meet the targets set and develop the attitude and skills to meet targets with less support
- Working in partnership with other practitioners to deliver effective interventions and support for children and families
- Encouraging pupils to develop social and independence skills whilst providing support when it is needed
- Reporting pupil and school issues in line with the School's policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
- Attending parent consultation evenings, meetings and training sessions as required
Qualifications and Experience
- A good level of education
- Good communication skills verbal and non-verbal
- Experience of keeping a clean, tidy, well ordered environment
- Experience of working in a busy school environment
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with children and young adults
- Experience of managing conflict
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Pastoral Officer employer: Opportunitiesthe Harris Federation
Harris Academy Tottenham is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and students, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member plays a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming learning environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to maintaining high standards, employees can take pride in their contributions while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive community-focused setting.
Contact Details:
Opportunitiesthe Harris Federation Recruitment Team
