Pastoral Support Officer Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Blean Primary School, Canterbury

Ref:KCC886-2258-113S
Posted:02/02/2018
Pay:KR5
Start Date:Apr 2018
App Close Date:26/02/2018 at 12:00
Interviews:TBA

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Parent & Pupil Mentor

(KR5 – Term Time, Monday to Friday 8.30-1.30pm)

This role will involve working with our parents and pupils to support good attendance and punctuality and undertake administrative tasks associated with the monitoring and evaluation of attendance. The role also involves providing early intervention, support and guidance to increase engagement with the school and improve learning outcomes for pupils and to liaise with and undertake referrals to other agencies as appropriate.

We are looking for –

a versatile practitioner with confidence to implement intervention programmes to overcome SEMH barriers to learning;
an understanding of School Information and Management System (SIMs) and the ability to use this as a tool to support monitoring, evaluation and improvements to attendance;
an effective team member willing to contribute to the group but also able to work independently and on their own initiative;
excellent communication skills in order to build rapport with adults and children to foster good home / school communication;
flexibility with effective time management skills;
energy and a sense of humour!

We can offer –

a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated team;
good opportunities for professional development;
a supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and pupils.

If you are looking for the next step in your career, and want to make a significant contribution towards the further development of educational provision for Blean pupils, contact Lynn Lawrence or Rachael Foster (Headteachers) for further information.

We highly recommend a visit to our school. To arrange an appointment for an informal discussion on one of the following dates, please email: office@blean.kent.sch.uk or telephone 01227 471254 option 5.

Tuesday 6^th February at 1.30pm

Thursday 8th February at 2.30pm

Friday 9^th February at 9.30am

We are committed to Safer Recruitment. All appointments are subject to the relevant recruitment checks

Information about the school

We are a popular, creative and imaginative school set on the outskirts of Canterbury on a spacious site. Ofsted judged us as ‘Outstanding’ in our recent Inspection (March 2022); with leadership described as exceptional.

"The headteacher has an unwavering determination to provide the very best learning experiences for all pupils. This is shared by all leaders and staff and accomplished with much skill and passion. Leadership is exceptional. It is inspiring and highly motivating for staff and pupils. There is a remarkable sense of teamwork amongst staff, in a supportive atmosphere. Leaders have excellent knowledge and expertise, which is often called upon by other schools in the local authority and beyond" (Ofsted March 2022)

We are an inclusive school and all our children, including those with Special Educational Needs and children who are less advantaged, make excellent progress and achieve.

We have a strong track record of collaborative working with the EduCant group of schools and in providing high quality professional development through our Learning and Development Centre.

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge to support us in the next phase of the school’s development and would like to know more about our school, visit our school website on www.bleanprimary.org.uk

Job Contact Information

Name:Mr Ian Rowden
Address:Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED
Telephone: (01227) 471254
Email: office@blean.kent.sch.uk

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