Pastoral Manager

This is an exciting opening to join the team at Stocksbridge High School as we have an opportunity to join our Pastoral Department as Pastoral Manager. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a developing, supportive, and committed team. The successful applicants will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, question, negotiate and reflect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of audiences including senior managers, parents/carers and external agencies.
• The ability to deal with difficult situations and behaviours.
• The ability to empathise with students, developing trust and respectful relationships.
• A minimum of GCSE or equivalent Level 2 in English and mathematics.
• An extensive knowledge and experience of working with young people and be able to offer care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all pupils within their year group.
• An understanding and experience of liaising with external agencies.
• The ability to advise and influence the practice of colleagues to best support young people to be successful in school
• The ability to empathise with young people, has a flexible approach and takes pride in their work.
• The ability to support, monitor and manage pupil’s behaviour, attendance and academic progress in order that they can succeed.
• The ability to analyse and present data to inform next steps and actions.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to forge positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies.