Pastoral Year Leader - Sixth Form
About This Role
Experience. The Ability to:
Work with or care for children (of secondary school age) professionally
Advise teaching and pastoral staff on strategies to support social and emotional needs of students.
Build positive relationships through parental liaison and other agencies
Write Student Support Plans with the purpose of removing barriers to learning
Collaborate with all stakeholders, parents, family, carers, staff, other students, agencies
Contribute effectively in a multi-agency setting e.g. CP, CIN, Early Help
Manage the needs of vulnerable and at risk learners
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude:
English & Maths GCSE (Grade C or 4 or above)
Relevant training in specialist areas and strong evidence of continued professional development
ICT Literate - competent in the use of SIMS, G4S, Teams and CPOMS
Understanding of young people’s emotional and social needs
Understanding of the barriers to academic progress in post 16 students
Understanding the Sixth Form curriculum and other learning programmes and learning strategies
Policy and Regulatory knowledge for Safeguarding and pastoral areas
Safeguarding Training (willingness to undertake DSL training)
Outstanding communication skills including conflict resolution and de-escalation