This role sits in the pastoral team at Abbeyfield School, supporting the Head of Year for a year group. The work covers student welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development, with regular contact with students, families and staff. Behaviour is handled through a restorative approach, and the post is term-time only at 37 hours a week. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support students' welfare, behaviour, attendance and personal development
- Build positive relationships with students, families and staff
- Help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally
- Work with the Head of Year and the wider pastoral team
- Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct
- Support restorative approaches to behaviour and address challenges
- Ensure every young person feels supported, safe and able to achieve their potential
- Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing within the pastoral team
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with young people
- Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
- Confidence to address challenges and support restorative approaches
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues and external stakeholders
- Calm under pressure and highly organised
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Separate Barred List check
- Right to work in the UK
- Online checks before interview for shortlisted candidates
- References and, where appropriate, a prohibition from teaching search
What’s offered
- High-quality CPD and coaching
- Opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools
- Clear systems and consistent processes
- A calendar that supports work-life balance
- Staff wellbeing treated as a priority
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
