Pastoral Support Worker - Year 13 & 14

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Primary Location

: Derry/Londonderry-Derry/Londonderry-St Brigid's College Carnhill

Contract Type : Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)

Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30 June 2027

Status : Part-Time

Contract Options : Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2, 3)

Hours per Week : 30 Hours per week

Working Pattern : Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.00pm

Grade/Scale : Executive Officer | NJC pt 17- 20 | £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hour

Additional Allowance(s) : Not Applicable

Anticipated Interview Date(s) : October/November

Additional Information: Job Title - Pastoral Support Worker for Year 13 & 14

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Pastoral Support Worker

GRADE:Executive Officer, SCP17-20

REPORTS TO:The Principal (through the Pastoral Leader)

JOB PURPOSE

To support pupils to be motivated and engaged to learn, developing their resilience and capacity to respond more confidently to challenges, and supporting their health and wellbeing.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/ Education Authority officer.

PUPIL SUPPORT

To deliver a mentoring programme which provides support for pupils to engage with learning.

To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported.

To help develop pupils’ resilience and capacity to respond more confidently to challenges and support the positive promotion of the health and well-being of pupils.

To liaise with subject teachers, form teachers and year heads in order to provide a whole school approach to pupil support.

To liaise with parents, where necessary, in order to assist pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.

To signpost pupils/parents to outside agencies where appropriate to provide additional support.

To develop support structures and programmes for pupils who are experiencing barriers to learning;

To establish and operate group situations to allow students to develop their own strategies for improving their self-esteem and to assist them in developing better peer and adult relationships;

To supervise individual pupils or small groups of pupils during the school day, and guide their learning as directed by the subject teacher.

To represent the Teacher in inter-agency involvement;

To develop and organise out-of-school activities and residentials.

To be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.

Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

OPTION 1

You are required to be on duty during school term plus two additional weeks. The timing of the two additional weeks is at the discretion of the Principal of the school.

OR

OPTION 2

You are required to be on duty for the contracted weekly hours, working during periods of school closure except when on annual leave or other authorised absence. Duties will normally be provided by the school. However, where necessary, alternative work and/or training will be provided by the Authority at any other such place of employment as may be reasonably required.

OR

OPTION 3

To work as for option 2 with a further option to request periods of unpaid leave during extended school holidays or closures.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.

Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualification

Five GCSE’s (Grades A\-C) to include English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualifications

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

A minimum of six months experience of working in an educational setting.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge

Demonstrable evidence of knowledge of

The requirements of a Pastoral Support Worker

General administrative processes and records

Shortlisting by Application Form

• SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
• Factor
• Essential Criteria
• Method of Assessment
• Skills / Abilities
• Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes

Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills

Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Interview

Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer