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Pastoral

Manager

Application

Pack

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Letter from Sir Steve Lancashire, Chief Executive, REAch2

Academy Trust

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in this role within the REAch2 Academy Trust.

This is a hugely exciting time for our family of schools. The Trust has been recognised by the Department for Education as being well placed to

raise standards and achieve excellence for pupils in a growing number of schools nationwide. We are presented with a rare opportunity to

make a real difference to the lives and life chances of so many primary school children – many of whom haven’t previously received the

educational opportunities they deserve.

The Trust includes schools at all stages of development, from those requiring significant improvement through to existing outstanding schools.

As a Trust we are clear about the importance of achieving long term sustainability for our schools. Our vision is to enable individual academies

to flourish with real autonomy, whilst also ensuring a strong ethos of support and collaboration across our schools.

Pastoral Managers within REAch2 belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and

development opportunities across the Trust. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations

for staff and pupils alike.

The candidate we recruit can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within and beyond their

school to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence and are committed to providing the highest standards of pastoral

care for all children. If that is you, then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Sir Steve Lancashire

Chief Executive, REAch2 Academy Trust

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Our Cornerstones and Touchstones

REAch2 is the Cornerstone of the Trust: providing a strong, responsible foundation from which every academy

develops and grows. A cornerstone provides a subtle yet paramount role in the construction of a building and

ensures that REAch2 is a trustworthy, accountable and inspirational organisation, delivering the best possible

learning experience.

REAch2 is defined by the values of excellence, quality, delivery and standards – these features give the Trust

its enduring attributes and its inherent reliability.

However, what gives each REAch2 Academy its uniqueness are the Touchstones of the Trust (seen on the

right). Just as 500 years ago touchstones were used to test the quality of the gold they marked, so too our

touchstones find what is precious and set these things apart. They are used to express the values and ethos

of the Trust and describe what the Trust wants to be known for and how it wishes to operate.

With good leadership, we aspire to develop children academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We

notice talent and spot the ‘possible’ in people as well as the ‘actual’. Developing potential across our Trust becomes a realisation that there is a future worth

pursuing for everyone.

Children deserve enjoyment in their learning and the pleasure that comes from absorption in a task and achieving their goals. Providing contexts for learning

which are relevant, motivating and engaging, release in children their natural curiosity, fun and determination.

Inspiration breathes energy and intent into our schools: through influential experiences, children can believe that no mountain is too high and that nothing

is impossible.

REAch2 serves a wide range of communities across the country and we celebrate the economic, social, cultural and religious diversity that this brings:

embracing inclusion ensures that we are a Trust that serves all, believing that everyone can succeed.

We take our responsibility seriously. We act judiciously with control and care. We don’t make excuses, but mindfully answer for our actions and continually

seek to make improvements.

REAch2 is a Trust that has a strong moral purpose, our integrity is paramount. Our mission is to change children's lives by providing the very best quality

education we can. Through this, children can fulfil their potential, become happy, successful adults and contribute effectively and meaningfully to society.

We welcome the fact that all our decisions and actions are open to scrutiny. You can learn more about REAch2 at our website: www.reach2.org

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Pastoral Manager at Springfield Primary Academy

Springfield Primary Academy is a three-form entry school in the heart of Moseley, closely situated to the thriving city-centre of Birmingham. The

school is part of the REAch2 Multi-Academy Trust family, having joined the Trust on 1 December 2018. At Springfield, every child is

recognised as a unique individual and we celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned

by the teaching of basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values.

We are not going to shy away from the fact that the school is facing a challenging agenda and on its last Ofsted Inspection was rated as

Inadequate. It is on a journey to providing Exceptional Opportunities for Learning. A lot more remains to be done and this is where you come

in!

If you are driven to Inspire Futures and Make Memories for children, we need YOU!

Amazing Pastoral manager needed for a September start!

ARE YOU:

An excellent practitioner keen to work in a supportive and principle based school? Driven by a strong moral purpose to enable disadvantaged children to achieve against the odds? Passionate about safeguarding, attendance and building strong links with parents / carers? Warm in character, easy to work with and committed to teamwork, recognising that more can be achieved together than is possible as

individuals? Unafraid of hard work? Calm and able to handle pressure and setbacks? Keen to be challenged to become the best practitioner that you can be? Able to be pushed at an accelerated rate of development, and reflective and proactive enough to make it happen? Determined to succeed against the odds, with a ‘Find a way or make one!’ attitude?

If so, you’d love to work at Springfield Primary Academy.

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This is not just another job. This is a chance to be part of something exciting and very worthwhile. can offer you:

A Leadership Team dedicated to helping you develop an outstanding career;

The chance to work with a fantastic team, with the best possible opportunities to share good practice etc.;

Opportunity to work as part of our Inclusion team, opportunity to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing practice through reflectivity;

The chance to use / develop personal strengths;

An excellent CPD training programme;

A dynamic, creative staff, dedicated to achieving whole-school improvement;

Appreciative, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils;

Enthusiastic and proactive parents;

The opportunity to be part of the wider family of REAch2 schools

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The application You are invited to submit an application form. REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form separately with their application. In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion, please email recruitment@springfieldacademy.org.uk and leave your mobile phone number and Sasha Taylor – Head of school will call you.

The application process and timetable

Application deadline: Friday 19th June 2020 noon.

Interviews: 30th June 2020

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Grade 4

Job starts September 2020

The candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting and full details of the interview programme will be provided.

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Job Description – Pastoral Manager

Purpose of the post: To manage attendance, pastoral and welfare issues, including line managing the induction of new arrivals. To support and work with pupils and families to maximise learning for individual pupils. To work alongside other member of the pastoral team to promote and maintain positive behaviour. Responsibilities of the post: To promote the Academy’s Core Beliefs. To contribute to the Academy’s whole school approach of overcoming obstacles to learning and improving pupil participation in whole school life and beyond. Reporting to: Head of School. These will be achieved by: Attendance: Leading on all attendance related issues, including to:

Update the attendance policy according to the evolving needs of the Academy, and communicating this with all stakeholders.

Advise and assist parents/carers to maintain regular school attendance of their children;

Put into place initiatives to improve/maintain attendance, monitor impact, evaluating and amending as necessary. ie the walking bus…bedtime routine workshops…

Communicate clearly to parents/carers the attendance procedures and expectations of the school;

Collect and analyse attendance data to enable identification and tracking of pupil attendance;

Quality assure the inputting of daily attendance data onto Arbor;

Monitor and ensure that correct attendance codes are entered in class registers and on Arbor;

Accurately minute meetings (and where relevant, telephone conversations) with parents/carers, recording them on CPOMs;

Monitor and track whole school attendance and punctuality and intervene where appropriate;

Produce termly reports for the Head of School and Governing Body;

Monitor and track the attendance of groups of pupils, particularly those designated as ‘disadvantaged’;

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Develop and maintain links with parents/children and the local authority’s Children Missing Education and Welfare Service;

Schedule and attend school-based meetings with parents/carers as necessary;

Celebrate attendance improvements and successes leading on an attendance reward system.

Carry out appropriate administrative duties as required by the Head of School. Pastoral/Welfare Support: Manage pastoral and welfare issues, including:

Liaise with parents regarding health, hygiene, mental health and well-being issues.

Signpost parents to external agencies, such as the school nurse…

Meet and greet pupils, particularly those who are vulnerable

Represent the school at Early Help, Child Protection and Child in Need Family Support Meetings.

Deliver enrichment/extra-curricular activities directed towards vulnerable pupils Admissions: Manage all admissions to the school including directing Admin staff, providing information to the inclusion team and SLT. Duties include managing,

Induction of new arrivals as per the school New Arrivals Policy,

Timely contact with parents in the first instance to arrange an induction programme within 10 days of the school receiving notification from the LA admissions

Full, relevant data from families is obtained to assist in early, accurate assessment and early, tailored provision. Data is shared with class teachers and then filed effectively and can be quickly located for future reference.

Management of the content of pupil files transferred from previous school and ensure that relevant information is shared to enable others in school to fulfil their duties

Contact with families daily during the first few weeks and regularly during the first term.

Producing related data for SLT, half termly, and on request. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: To be the deputy designated Person for child protection and carryout all duties associated with this post, including:

Maintaining an up-to-date safeguarding qualification.

Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge in safeguarding legislation and good practice through attendance at Trust and LA networks and conferences.

Under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensure that all other members of staff, including supply staff, receive training and updates in safeguarding issues and follow The Academy’s policy for Child Protection.

Being alert to the symptoms of abuse.

Receiving disclosures from staff, pupils and others.

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Meeting with parents, where appropriate/necessary to express concerns where a referral is not considered necessary at that point.

Making referral about actual or suspected abuse.

Informing parents/carers about the above, where appropriate.

Liaising with Children’s Services after the initial referral is made.

Attending and contributing to Child Protection case conferences.

Monitoring pupils subject to referrals or on the ‘at risk’ register. Providing ongoing support to the same.

Maintain an updated knowledge of Right Help; Right Time and other local policies and practices

Completing and submitting Request for Support / Early Help referrals. Management of Behaviour: To Support other members of the pastoral team (especially at times of high need) to:

Promote positive behaviour throughout school

Maintain good behaviour at playtime and lunchtime and deal with inappropriate behaviour as per the school Behaviour Policy

Undertake investigations into reported misbehaviour/incidents and implement sanctions according to school policy

Lead social skills groups at playtime/lunchtime with identified pupils when necessary

Maintain accurate records by recording information on school systems

Place pupils on report and monitor when necessary

Support the re-integration of pupils on return to school from exclusion

Support identified pupils in class with learning

Deal with incidents throughout the day as necessary

Contribute to the recording, investigation and monitoring of bullying

To develop positive relationships with parents, liaising with parents regarding disciplinary.

General Duties:

To assist in the recording & monitoring of pupil progress, problems and development needs

To undertake routine filing and admin tasks

To provide information to SLT/teachers as appropriate, to enable them to carry out their role

To be responsible for health and safety of self and others and adhere to the school health and safety policy and procedures

Attending training sessions

To undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested by the Head of School

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The details contained within this job description reflect the content of the job at the time it was created. At some point in the future, some duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the governors of Springfield Primary Academy will expect the Head of School to revise the job description from time to time and consult with post holders at the appropriate time. Springfield Primary Academy is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-

employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This

post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced

disclosure certificate. Springfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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Person Specification – Pastoral Manager Criteria Essential Desirable

Qualifications Good general level of education – including Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Degree level qualification DSL/Level 3 safeguarding training

Skills, Knowledge and abilities

Good organisational skills

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Ability to use initiative, see things that could be improved

Ability to plan effective personalised support plans

Understanding of issues relating to underachievement and barriers vulnerable/disadvantaged children may face

Understanding of relevant legislation, polices of codes of practice relating to safeguarding in schools

Ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner

Ability to work from data and produce plans and reports

Ability to engage and motivate families reluctant to engage

Experience of working with children across the primary age range

Team Teach (or equivalent) training

Experience Commitment to and understanding of inclusion

Success working closely in a team

Successfully used strategies to support vulnerable pupils

Ability to work with parent/carers in the best interests of the child

Working with a multi-agency approach

Working in pressurised situations and managing workload

Supporting pupil attendance

Knowledge and experience of FAST TRACK

Representing families at LAC/CIN/CP/EH meetings

Previous pastoral role in primary setting

Personal qualities

Commitment to own professional development

Committed to providing the best for children

Commitment to pupil well-being and safeguarding

Understanding of need for confidentiality

A ‘whatever it takes’ attitude to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils

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