We are currently recruiting for an additional Pastoral Officer.
Our Pastoral Officers form an important part of our staff team, supporting students and colleagues to give the highest quality holistic support to our young people.
Purpose of the RoleTo work with other staff as part of a professional team to provide the highest quality holistic support to our students who need help to overcome barriers to learning.
Students may have a range of moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behaviour, social, communication, sensory or physical difficulties.
Providing timely support and advice to colleagues is also a key operational part of the role.
The post holder will provide support to the College in a range of duties.
This is an outline of the job role which includes but is not limited to: To uphold college policies and procedures and keep safeguarding of students at the centre of all you do.Take a part in the Duty Team rotaTo accurately record duty incidents on CPOMS and follow through with them in conjunction with other staff To use CPOMS (and other MIS software) highly effectively To be able to identify patterns, review behaviour records, identify trends and suggest ideas to support individuals as part of the Pastoral TeamTo uphold the values of the PRICE approach to behaviour management (training provided)Develop positive relationships with parents/families to ensure highly effective engagement and communication with the CollegeTo support attendance processes as appropriate, which could include: recording attendance, lateness and calling home.Ensure students are recognised and rewarded for success.
Take part in lunchtime duties to ensure the safe operation of the college.
Support students requiring additional temporary support in class to access learning and produce behaviour plans and intervention plans to support students.
To lead on individual and small group intervention in relation to developing social and emotional skillsTo attend meetings with external agencies and represent the college sharing information where appropriate.
To follow through and check on student and staff welfare after behaviour incidents.
To supervise students' arrival and departure to and from College to ensure safe transitionsTo offer support and training to staff.
To lead post incident reflection meetings with staff teams/colleagues to reflect on how we are supporting studentsTo be able to reflect on own practice and undertake anyTo be a Mental Health First Aider for students.
To support students with the safe and effective use of social media and ITAny other reasonable direction from the Headteacher.
Oak Grove College is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by taking all reasonable steps to protect them from neglect, physical, sexual or emotional harm.
Paid staff and volunteers will at all times show respect and understanding for the rights, safety and welfare of our service users and conduct themselves in a way that reflect the principles of our organisation.