We are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Manager to join our team in the new Academic year, term time only.  The successful candidate will have experience of working with students, and have tried and tested methods to enable them to succeed, especially in times of difficulty - this is when the students will need you most.  Working closely with the Head of Year, wider pastoral team, parents and at times, outside agencies, you will need to have excellent communication skills, be methodical in your approach to record keeping and have the ability to stay calm under pressure, regardless of the circumstances.

Please refer to the attached information pack for further details, in particular the principal duties and person specification.  When applying, please use your summary statement to highlight relevant work experience and how it matches the requirements of the role.  We do not expect to see AI generated statements.

Benefits of working at Priestlands  include:

• Free on-site car park
• 2 week Autumn half term
• Access to the UK's largest online GP service - Livi
• Friendly and sociable colleagues; the wellbeing group organise theatre trips, quizzes and bingo to name a few activities!
• Generous employer contribution into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eligible for reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance programme offering advice on a range of areas including well-being, housing and financial matters
• Access to Bi-annual free sight tests and a contribution to the cost of glasses
• Professional development opportunities for all staff
• Affordable on-site canteen

The post is for a total of 30 hours per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (to include a 30 minute unpaid break per day).  You will receive your salary in 12 equal payments.  The post is for 38 working weeks per year (term time only), but you will be paid for 43.60 weeks of the year to include holiday pay. 

References will be usually taken up prior to interview; if you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.  You will be required to provide appropriate evidence of identity and qualifications to support other pre-employment checks which will be undertaken on the successful candidate for this role, including:  your right to work in the UK, a confidential health declaration,  an online search of your name in line with government guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, and a DBS application. 

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Priestlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions. Priestlands School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.