Pastoral Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Officer to join the team at Trinity Academy Akroydon.

In this role you will be supporting the operational leadership of the pastoral system across the academy with the aim of raising the aspirations/self-esteem and attendance of students as well as supporting the development of enrichment activities which contribute to students’ emotional and academic development. You will also liaise with staff, parents, other education institutions and multi-agency partners to support students’ progress and overall development.

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including English and Maths.
• Experience of working with young people with SEN or behavioural issues.
• An understanding of student’s welfare and pastoral needs.
• An ability to communicate effectively with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working with young people and families.
• A commitment to inclusive education.

• Full support from a dedicated team.
• A commitment to your development.
• A range of staff benefits including access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check Online and social media checks Qualifications Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Childcare disqualification Health assessment You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.