Pastoral Support Worker - Year 13 & 14

Location: Derry/Londonderry

Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Derry/Londonderry-Derry/Londonderry-St Brigid's College Carnhill Contract Type :
Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30 June 2027

Status :
Part-Time Contract Options :
Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2,
3)
Hours per Week : 30 Hours per week Working Pattern :
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.00pmGrade/Scale :
Executive Officer | NJC pt 17- 20 | £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hour Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) :
October/November Additional Information:
Job Title - Pastoral Support Worker for Year 13 & 14

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Pastoral Support WorkerGRADE:
Executive Officer, SCP
17-20

REPORTS TO:

The Principal (through the Pastoral Leader)
JOB PURPOSETo support pupils to be motivated and engaged to learn, developing their resilience and capacity to respond more confidently to challenges, and supporting their health and wellbeing.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/ Education Authority officer.

PUPIL SUPPORTTo deliver a mentoring programme which provides support for pupils to engage with learning.

To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported.

To help develop pupils’ resilience and capacity to respond more confidently to challenges and support the positive promotion of the health and well-being of pupils.

To liaise with subject teachers, form teachers and year heads in order to provide a whole school approach to pupil support.

To liaise with parents, where necessary, in order to assist pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.

To signpost pupils/parents to outside agencies where appropriate to provide additional support.

To develop support structures and programmes for pupils who are experiencing barriers to learning;

To establish and operate group situations to allow students to develop their own strategies for improving their self-esteem and to assist them in developing better peer and adult relationships;

To supervise individual pupils or small groups of pupils during the school day, and guide their learning as directed by the subject teacher.

To represent the Teacher in inter-agency involvement;

To develop and organise out-of-school activities and residentials.

To be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.

Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE OPTION 1

You are required to be on duty during school term plus two additional weeks. The timing of the two additional weeks is at the discretion of the Principal of the school.

OROPTION 2

You are required to be on duty for the contracted weekly hours, working during periods of school closure except when on annual leave or other authorised absence. Duties will normally be provided by the school. However, where necessary, alternative work and/or training will be provided by the Authority at any other such place of employment as may be reasonably required.

OROPTION 3

To work as for option 2 with a further option to request periods of unpaid leave during extended school holidays or closures.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to  accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality…