Pastoral Support - Alternative Provision Job Gloucester area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Pastoral Support - Alternative Provision

To work as a central part of the Pastoral/Behaviour team to support the smooth running of the Alternative Provision Centre for Barnwood Park School. The centre operates at the heart of the school enabling students across the school to learn disruption-free lessons. For students who have chosen by their actions to not be part of the daily life of the school, the centre exists to ensure that they will continue their own learning separate from their peers.

The postholder is expected to be flexible in their approach to their working practices and duties and to carry out all reasonable requests as required by their line manager including:

To support the AP manager with the smooth running of the Alternative Provision Centre
Supporting the school Alternative Provision Centre and to uphold the school's behaviour policy
Supporting students to be the best they can be
Work together as part of a team
Undertaking any training organised by the school

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the centre is fully operational each day to receive any student who has been excluded from class (in line with the behaviour policy)
Supervising students in a working environment within the Alternative Provision Centre
Assist booking Students into AP
Monitoring and marking students’ work while in AP to a good standard
Day to day administration tasks to include registering students, updating class charts and communicating with parents
The high level of expectations is made clear to every student, are adhered to and standards are maintained by staff who visit or work in AP
The centre is effective through assessing the needs of individuals regularly sent to AP and referring issues where necessary to the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, Head of Year or SENDCo
Following the process of booking each student into AP, ensuring records are kept up to date
Notifying parents and staff in line with our Behaviour Policy
Liaising with teachers to ensure follow up restorative conversations occur
Ensuring each student is provided with an appropriate study/resource pack of learning material for the duration of their time in AP
Staff who come for the ‘Restorative Conversations’ are directed to an appropriate space/room
Students who are formally signed out after their sanction period to return to lessons
Support with all communications for after school detentions
Support the successful provision of homework at Barnwood Park School to allow it to run smoothly allowing all students to access the provision
Any other tasks as reasonably directed by the Assistant Headteachers of Behaviour
Pastoral support required if necessary to encourage student into the room
Liaise with Parent and Carer to encourage student into AP
On call if student has not arrived to AP
Support main room in AP where necessary and support with movement breaks if required
Help give out break and lunches
Recording specific details on Bromcom/class charts

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To play a full part in the life of the school community and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
To actively promote school policies and procedures
To be responsible for own continued professional development
To comply with the schools Health & safety Policy and undertake risks assessments as appropriate
To be courteous to colleagues and visitors face to face or via telephone calls and provide a welcoming environment
To attend meetings scheduled in the school calendar
To adhere to the schools Safeguarding Policy

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge and teaching methods.
To engage actively in the Performance Management process.
To participate in whole school professional learning programmes.
To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This role will be based in the Alternative Provision Centre indoors on school premises.

Most activities will be undertaken within the school premises.

SAFEGUARDING

Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Qualifications and training

Educated to at least 5 GCSE grade C standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Evidence of professional development in a relevant discipline
NVQ Level 3 or Higher in Business Administration

Skills and experience

Experience of working within a school setting
Administrative experience within the field of education
Experience of maintaining accurate files, records and ensuring compliance with legislation
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related…