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Pastoral Support Officer Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Bower Grove School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-7032-140S
  • Posted:10/10/2017
  • Pay:KR 7 - 8
  • Start Date:Jan 2017
  • App Close Date:30/10/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:7 November

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We are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Care and Welfare Co-ordinator to take a lead role in our special school. You will work with our vulnerable pupils in need of specialist support. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and hardworking team who support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The role involves; leading, managing and promoting parental engagement, multi-agency working, making referrals to key agencies, ensuring safeguarding records are accurately managed, and supporting staff and pupils to ensure pupil well-being is at the centre of school provision. 

The successful candidate will need to be confident and have excellent verbal and written communication skills as liaising with other professionals and writing reports is a key part of the role.  Off site visits and meetings will also mean that car driving is essential. Strong pastoral skills and emotional resilience will also be required. 

This is a permanent position advertised on Kent Range 7 - 8 pay scale (£21,510 - £28,047) plus SEN allowance for 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. If you would like to apply, informal visits to the school are encouraged, in the first instance. 

Information about the school

Bower Grove is a Foundation Day Special School for statemented pupils with learning and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) including social communication difficulties and anxiety. We offer a unique teaching and learning environment and committed staff and pupils.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 725025

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.