Commencing: June / September (SCP 23-25 plus 20 days)
Mill Green School is an ‘Outstanding’, maintained community special school, providing education to currently 135 young people aged 14-19. The Governing Body of Mill Green School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and proactive Pastoral Learning Mentor to play a prominent role in delivering outstanding pastoral care and supporting the school’s attendance and behaviour strategy. More importantly, we are looking for someone who can offer the highest level of care and support to the complex young people who attend our school.
Working alongside our Senior Leadership and Behaviour Teams and sitting within our growing the Pastoral Team, the successful candidate will demonstrate commitment, drive and enthusiasm, having a proactive problem-solving approach in support of outstanding student behaviour, attitudes, wellbeing and attendance.
The role has many facets and will require considerable skills in liaising with parents/carers, young people, teachers and other stakeholders, including external agencies with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships a key to the success of the role. The Pastoral Support Assistant will frequently be the person filtering information and tackling situations as they arise thus a calm head and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently are essential.
Our young people have complex needs which can present complex emotional and behavioural needs which mean they need more support than most. As a Pastoral Learning Mentor, you will ensure that these needs are supported by applying high standards of care, developing interventions and support programmes for individual young people. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive and achieve their potential.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and have the highest expectations for themselves and others. They will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team and prioritise workload accordingly. They will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed professionals who are relentless in the pursuit of pastoral excellence.
Why Mill Green School?
We know as a member of the Mill Green team, you are going to do great things. In addition to joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team, you can expect:
• A comprehensive induction programme, ensuring that you have the support you need to settle into your role
• A programme of continued professional development including access to coaching and mentoring, an e-learning platform and online training courses. All staff access a rolling programme of role-specific CPD and behaviour management support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support in and outside of school
• An annual, paid ‘well-being day’
• Flexible working (staggered hours): Outside of our core hours, staff are able to start or leave early in order to be flexible around their needs.
• Opportunities for career development e.g. Level 4 Certificate for HLTAs or Teacher Training
• To be part of a well-supported, valued team.
Safer Recruitment
The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check and as part of the shortlisting process, applicants will be subject to an online search.
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and see what we are about; we know that how we fit you is as important as how you will fit us. Visits can be arranged by contacting Stephanie Shipley, our School Business Manager on 01744 678760.
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024 – 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 15th April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 17th April 2024
