Pastoral Support Officer - John Taylor High School

John Taylor MAT, Pastoral Support Officer Permanent, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year including INSET days. Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 7-9) £27,274 - £28,153 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £23,684.23 - £24,447.53 per annum John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Officer to join our evolving organisation. John Taylor High School's whole school vision is underpinned by the four core values chosen by our school community: RESPECT, KINDNESS, INTEGRITY and PERSEVERANCE. This is a highly rewarding and dynamic role within education, where no two days are the same. If you are compassionate, patient, and an excellent communicator — and you're looking for a role that empowers young people to reach their full potential — then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What will you be doing? Working within a team to support students, identifying any that may need additional support and helping to ensure that behaviour policies and school values are adhered to. You will be liaising with Parents, Students and Members of staff so excellent communication skills are essential. What do you need? Good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE grade C and above. Good IT and organisational skills are essential. Due to the nature and adaptability needed for the role you will need the ability to prioritise and work under pressure meeting tight deadlines. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. If you want to discuss this role, please contact Rhian Warriner, by emailing recruitment@jths.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247800. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@jths.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12th October Interview: WC 19th October This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.