[ref. m30398121] Pastoral Assistant

37 hours per week, Term Time

We are currently seeking an inspirational and motivational Pastoral Assistant with the drive, commitment and creativity to support us in providing the best possible opportunities for our pupils. The post would suit someone aspiring to be a non-teaching Head of Year in the future.

We are seeking a colleague who will:

• Support the Pastoral Manager with the leadership and management of the in-school pupil support unit to ensure pupils reflect on any incidences of poor behaviour effectively, in order to reduce the rates of re-occurrence.
• Ensure pupils in the pupil support unit access a broad and balanced curriculum that aligns to the curriculum in mainstream lessons, satisfying any relevant legal requirements regarding the school’s curriculum, and supports reintegration.
• Work with the school’s pastoral team to promote the positive behaviour of pupils and ensure that behaviour and pastoral related policies are carried out.
• Co-ordinate and deliver interventions to improve pupil behaviour.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working with children and their families.
• Be able to respect confidentiality, sensitivity to our pupils needs, and possess the working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children.
• Support the work of the Pastoral Manager, Deputy Headteacher and SLT by assisting with providing high quality and effective safeguarding and pastoral support across the school.
• Develop and enrich school pastoral support and pupil wellbeing.
• Be a point of contact with parents/carers in relation to pastoral care.
• Follow-up correspondence from parents/carers to ensure enquiries have been dealt with.
• Liaising with staff across school as required.

We have wonderful pupils who fully contribute to the school’s caring, nurturing and inclusive culture: “Pupils live up to the school’s values of ‘learning with compassion, ambition, responsibility and excellence’. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to their work.” (Ofsted 2025)

The school is part of the newly formed West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) which opened in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate who shares the school’s approach and commitment to the success and wellbeing of its young people. You are warmly invited to speak to the Headteacher and to make an appointment to visit the school in action.

For further details and an application pack, please see the school website www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk vacancies section/apply now

Please note that all applicants must complete the school’s application form only. Any other form of application or CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9.00 am on 13 May 2025.

All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak and write fluently in English is an essential requirement for this role.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.