Transition Pastoral Leader - Term Time

Folkestone Academy, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-4020-560S
• Posted:28/11/2023
• Pay:£28,748 (£25,362 pro rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:11/12/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Confirmed

Advert

Folkestone Academy is looking for an exceptional Transition Pastoral Leader to join our team. This is a permanent position and would suit a graduate considering teacher training in the future / or an individual with pastoral experience.

Role Purpose: 

• To support the personal development, learning and welfare of the pupils
• To ensure pupils have a happy and successful transition experience.  
• To ensure good order, discipline and appropriate behaviour  
• To be the main point of contact as the Pastoral and Learning Leader for the year group 
• To maintain high standards of attendance (aim is 96%). 

The successful candidate will:-

• Contribute towards the Academy's and Trust's vision and ethos
• Enjoy completing their work in a professional and positive manner, relish solving problems and take pride in helping people
• Have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil
• Have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity
• Be highly motivated and have a flexible approach towards work and working hours
• Have knowledge of and experience of working with external agencies and voluntary groups is desirable
• Candidates will have either: a strong academic track record to degree level/suitable qualifications /experience in pastoral care.

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
• As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
• Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

Term Time only + 2 additional weeks to include INSET days

37 hours per week

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

At Folkestone Academy we foster an environment where students value their education and enjoy their learning and feel inspired to develop their true passions. We offer traditional academic subjects alongside creative arts, sports and a vibrant extra-curricular. We want our pupils to find their talents and be the best they can be.

We believe our purpose is to provide the young people we serve with a powerful education. This education will foster ambitious students who have the confidence to succeed academically and to go on to live fulfilled, successful lives.

We believe that a knowledge-led curriculum delivered by research-engaged, dedicated practitioners is the catalyst necessary to achieve this purpose. Essential to this purpose is our shared commitment to our values.

Folkestone Academy is part of Turner Schools, which is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring success without selection for our pupils and students by teaching them the core knowledge and life skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Our mission is to set a new standard in non-selective education, empowering our pupils and students with cultural capital. In this way we will contribute to the regeneration of the region; we call this mission ‘sea-change’.

Our schools include: Folkestone Academy; Folkestone Primary; Morehall Primary; Martello Primary; and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com

Documents

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• Transition Pastoral Leader