Pastoral Practitioner - Term Time

Loose Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2044-275S
• Posted:10/05/2024
• Pay:KR3, FTE £23,337, paid pro rata
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:04/06/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 10th June 2024

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Join our Team as a Pastoral Practitioner!

Are you looking to make a difference in a setting which cares?  Are you passionate about supporting the well-being and development of young learners?  Are you dynamic, proactive and child-centred with a solution focused approach?  Do you have experience in providing pastoral care in a school setting?  If so, we want to hear from you!

Loose Primary is seeking a dedicated, empathetic and compassionate Pastoral Practitioner to join our team.  In this role, you will work alongside our other Pastoral Practitioner and play a crucial role in creating a supporting and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.  This is a fixed term post, for 30 hours per week until August 2025, although there may be other opportunities following this.

As a Pastoral Practitioner you will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing and pastoral care of our pupils.  You will work closely with staff, students, parents and external agencies to create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of all students.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting children, excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and families.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing among children.
2. Provide support and guidance to children facing personal, social or emotional challenges.
3. Collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies to identify and address individual needs of the child.
4. Organise and facilitate pastoral support programs and interventions.
5. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pastoral support initiatives.
6. Provide guidance and support to staff on issues related to student wellbeing and behaviour management.
7. Maintain accurate records of pastoral support interventions and outcomes.
8. Stay informed about current research, policies and best practices related to pastoral care in schools.
9. Act as a point of contact for children, parents and staff regarding pastoral concerns.
10. Contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive school culture.

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• Previous experience working in a pastoral care role in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in education.

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employement checks.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received and may be closed prior to the advertised date.

Information about the school

Loose Primary School is a large, oversubscribed 3-form entry school set within an amazing community and beautiful surroundings. The school has created an ambitious vision to provide children with a world-class education. Children are motivated and willing to learn and flourish when provided with exciting learning opportunities, the chance to take risks and bring their imaginations to life. Our school facilities support these opportunities; we have our own swimming pool, superb art, computing and PE resources as well as vast grounds that can be endlessly explored

Our staff team are highly motivating and work together to develop themselves and one another. Children are at the heart of everything we do and the professional development we offer ensures that staff continually improve for the benefit of the children.

Loose is part of the Coppice Primary Partnership incorporating; Loose Primary School, Coxheath Primary School and St Katherines School and Nursery. This partnership proves invaluable in providing many exciting career opportunities for staff to explore as well as providing excellent staff support and development. Please feel free to discuss this further with us.

Further information about all schools is available on their websites, which can be found on the following links:

https://www.loose-primary.kent.sch.uk/

https://www.stkatherineskent.co.uk/

https://www.coxheath.kent.sch.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Samantha Hilder
• Address:Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW
• Telephone: (01622) 743549
• Email: hr@coppicepp.org

Fax: 01622 746214