About this role
Skills and Abilities
Positive and caring approach to students.To have high academic, social and behavioural expectations of students.Able to be a team player and a team leader.Ability to develop strong working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies.Excellent planning and organisation skills with a high level of accuracy.Able to work to tight deadlines and to work flexibly, reprioritising work as required to meet the school’s needs.Ability to keep calm under pressure.Outstanding interpersonal skills.Ability to demonstrate a flexible “can do” approach.Ability to lead by example.To have strong awareness of professionalism and confidentiality.
Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working with young people in an education setting.Experience of providing pastoral support to young people in an education setting or similar professional environment.Experience in meeting the needs of children and young people, particularly vulnerable or disadvantaged children.Experience of working with and leading colleagues in highly effective teams.Experience of supporting and promoting student welfare and emotional well-being.Knowledge and experience of safeguarding procedures.Knowledge and experience of implementing behaviour management techniques.Knowledge of current educational issues and the impact on school provision.