Pastoral Support Officer
Reference: ATR 497
Job Title: Pastoral Support Officer
Hours: 36 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Salary: 24,492 Per annum (FTE £28,284 per Annum)
Location: East Ham, Stratford Campus & IOT
Closing date: 18/08/2024
The Role:
To assist the Enrichment Manager and Learner Voice and Enrichment Officer with the provision of student focused high-quality enrichment, sport and physical activity programme that engages students in an extra and co-curricular programme which support and enhance the student’s college experience.
The Pastoral Support Officer will supervise the use of the Student Lounge ensuring students are behaving appropriately and in line with college values. They will ensure students using the Student Lounge are attending lessons in line with their timetable and report any issues or concerns.
They will also help promote learner voice activities and support with events, forums, and surveys to ensure all students are given the opportunity to share their views and experiences to help improve the student experience.
Ideal Candidate:
- Appropriately qualified and have relevant skills and experience in working with young people.
- Passionate about safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people.
- Confident communicator, able to prioritises workload and remain calm in sometimes difficult situations.
- Adaptable and able to work on their own initiative.
- Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals, and families.
In return we offer:
- Generous Pension Scheme to Academic (Teacher Pension Scheme) and Business Support (LGPS)
- Birthday leave – over and above the generous annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program – via Vita Health, which offers various support including Money, Work, Retirement, Health and Wellbeing, Emotional Support, Management Support, Legal and Your Rights
- Occupational Health Assistance
- 4 x designated staff development days annually.
- Fully and part funded CPD and training
- Cycle to work scheme provided by Cycle scheme.
- Family Friendly Policies
- Eye test fee for employees who use VDU.
- Targeted and themed wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
- Gym onsite
- On site Canteen and Coffee Shop on each site.
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The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
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The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to a List 99 check. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.