Working closely with the other members of the Pastoral Team, the post holder provides day-to-day pastoral care, guidance and support for students during their formative years at secondary school. 

Key responsibilities of the role including:-

• Monitor wellbeing and providing targeted support for students
• Deliver individual and small group interventions to address emotional, social and behavioural needs
• Communicate regularly with parents/carers, staff and students to ensure a collaborative approach to support
• Undertake relevant safeguarding training and act as a member of the safeguarding team, responding to concerns under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and senior members of the team
• Monitor behaviour incidents and support with investigations as requested
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience and respectful relationships in line with the Academy’s values
• Promote inclusivity and ensure all students feel valued and safe in school life

The successful candidate will have:-

• The ability to communicate with students and colleagues effectively
• Contribute to the provision of an effective learning environment for all students
• Have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 (C) and above
• Be conscientious with excellent attention to detail
• Be able to motivate students through a commitment to equal opportunities, regardless of background, SEND or prior attainment
• Be able to work as part of a team.

In return we can offer you

•  A competitive salary 
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Free on-site gym facility

Previous experience of working with young people in a similar role will be an advantage.

Holbrook Academy is a popular, secondary school to the south of Ipswich easily accessible from the A12 and A14. We currently have 590 students on roll and pride ourselves on our positive and supportive ethos and our passion is to ensure that ‘everybody can be somebody’.  The school remains as ‘Good’ across all aspects following a monitoring inspection by Ofsted in June 2024.

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment.  DBS checks required for all posts. 

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.