Pastoral Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Pastoral Assistant on a temporary 12-month contract to join our passionate and committed pastoral team.

As our Pastoral Assistant, you will work with college leaders, teachers, support staff and senior leadership team in addressing the needs of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning in the academy.

Flegg High Ormiston Academy has an excellent profile locally and has won many prestigious awards. We actively promote development of the whole child, as well as ensuring access to a broad and balanced curriculum and excellent extra-curricular opportunities. Quite simply, we believe that every member of Flegg High Ormiston Academy has the right to be happy, safe and successful.

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys ...

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

This is a key pastoral role within the academy and there is a requirement to lead in the development strategies relating to the pastoral needs of the students. The post holder will also work with families to fully support students.

Main responsibilities of the role are:

• To mentor individuals or a small group of students who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning.
• Identify the needs and assess those students requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted students.
• Work in a 1-2-1 relationship with targeted students to implement action plan.