Pastoral Mentor

Job Title: Pastoral Mentor

Location: Based near Whitchurch, north Shropshire, SY13

Salary: Negotiable to Physis pay scales - Salary Pro Rata Basis

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.00am -3.30pm)

Contract: 39 weeks (Term-time + 5 days).  Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Physis Heathgates Academy is a unique school with a capacity to educate 11 young people, but we are growing and have plans to increase our student numbers to approximately 22.  Our class sizes are therefore still very small, and our curriculum delivery is personalised.  Our young people generally enjoy school, their behaviour is very good, and they deserve the very best.  However, sometimes they struggle to remain motivated, or need a little help to process the other aspects of their lives, and this is where the pastoral mentor is crucial to their positive school experience.

Are you able to help them in this role?

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Working with the SENDCo the Pastoral Mentor will provide care, guidance, pastoral support and encouragement to students. Therefore, it is crucial the successful candidate has an ability to engage with young people and genuinely care about their wellbeing and success.  The successful candidate will be central to discussions about the students’ progress and will often be the first port-of-call for communication from parents, external agencies, and employees within the company.

 The successful candidate will need excellent communication, time management and team working skills, as well as needing to be flexible, patient and, at times, resilient. A ‘can do’ attitude is also essential in this demanding support role where no two days may ever be the same!  However, the rewards are great, and you will find yourself smiling as you work with our young people.

 If you are the type of person who strives to meet the needs of every child and has a proven track record of successfully working with young people, then this opportunity is made for you.  Furthermore, if you are able, or would like the opportunity to deliver some regular sessions such as cooking, or art therapy, with our young people then this opportunity should not be missed!

 WHAT WE OFFER:

  •        Amazing young people.

  •        A dedicated team of educators who thrive on the successes they achieve.

  •        A comprehensive benefits package for employees.

  •        A small close-knit company where you are valued for your contributions and uniqueness.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.