Pastoral Support Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Support Officer to join our pastoral team.  The Pastoral Support Officer will provide support and supervision of pupils with Emotional, Behavioural Learning Difficulties where identified as a need, with a specific focus on a pupil premium cohort. They will work with line managers and the pastoral team to implement and supervise individualised work programmes for vulnerable pupils and pupils showing challenging behaviour.

The working hours will be up to 37 hours per week between 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday during the school term.  An additional 44.5 hours per year ensure you have paid time for team meetings, training and development.  Your actual salary is £22,431.21 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932.   We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school.  We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt HR Administrator on 01482 374211 or by email via Mollie.Poskitt@Maletlambert.hull.sch.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you? 

• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy
• Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Free parking and good transport links
• Family friendly policies 
• Opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually improve the work-life balance for our staff 
• East Riding Pension Scheme membership including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Salary Finance scheme which offers affordable loans and savings account, as well as tools for budgeting and saving
• An induction programme and continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings of up to 32% on a bike and accessories
• Refund of the cost of an Annual NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate
• Free Flu vaccinations held on site each year
• Education Workers Scheme from Barratt/David Wilson homes where education workers are entitled to receive a deposit contribution of £750 for every £25,000 spent, up to a maximum contribution of £15,000.  So, for example a home costing £200,000 would qualify for a contribution of £6,000
• Access to TeacherPerks.co.uk – discounts from a wide range of organisations available to all our staff. 
• Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7 via telephone or on-line portal, providing advice on assistance on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• In school individual support from Mind as part of the school’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well Being.
• Access to teacher training via Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training 
• Opportunities to engage with extra-curricular activities 
• Hot and cold snacks and meals available from our canteens and complimentary lunches on training days
• Opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider
• Annual staff survey and opportunities to engage in focus groups which gives you the opportunity to shape the future of the school and the trust

What we are looking for?

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), grade C and a recognised appropriate qualification at diploma level or above 
• Experience of working with children with ESBD (Emotional, Challenging and Behavioural difficulties)
• Good level of IT Skills inc Microsoft Office

The deadline for completed application forms is 9am 8 October 2024. It is anticipated interviews will be held on Friday 11 October 2024.  We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

Malet Lambert is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

The school’s Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed here and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed here.