Pastoral Mentor (Attendance)
Pastoral Mentor (Attendance)
Salary: Grade G, point 8-20: £24702 - £30296 FTE (£22283 - £27330 pro rata)
- 41 weeks per year (term time, inset and two weeks during school holidays), 37 hours per week. Part time requests will be considered.
- Permanent contract
Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal.
We are seeking to recruit a Pastoral Mentor to improve the attendance of identified students. Working with the Attendance Improvement Manager and the Heads of Year, you will be able to implement strategies to achieve and maintain good levels of school attendance for students who are persistently absent. You will be able to assess problems and provide solutions by working closely with students and their families, often in their own home, and improve the links between the school and the home. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential. Mentoring experience is preferable. You will need to be proactive, confident and have a resilient attitude. As the position requires visits to students’ homes, you will also need a full clean driving licence.
In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
- In-house menopause support group
- Long service awards
- Gym membership
- Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
- A varied programme of well-being activities and club
To apply please complete and return the application form (available from the school website www.severnvaleschool.com), together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.
Closing date: Thursday 16th May
Interview date: Friday 24th May
Start date: 1st July 2024
Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.