Pastoral Support Officer

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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, part of the Woodard family of schools, is a thriving 11–18 Academy serving primarily the students of Lancing, Sompting and West Shoreham, though we welcome students from all surrounding areas. We are committed to ensuring that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen from September 2021 for someone with the right knowledge, skills and experience to take on the role of Pastoral Support Officer. This is a key school role at the heart of working with our students and their families, to remove barriers to learning and help students achieve their personal best. It is a demanding yet rewarding role and requires someone with an engaging personality and the confidence and ability to motivate and quickly gain the respect of others.

The successful candidate will:-
• show an excellent understanding of student behaviour at secondary age
• have warmth, patience and empathy and the ability to motivate young people and build their self-belief
• be experienced in resolving challenging pastoral issues, using a range of strategies and resources as needed
• be comfortable acting as a first responder with the resilience and confidence to prioritise and work under pressure
• have the knowledge and skills to address different barriers to learning
• be able to build and maintain strong professional working relationships with staff colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies
• display high levels of tact, diplomacy and discretion
• be a strong team player, supportive of others but also comfortable working independently
• have a good working knowledge of safeguarding legislation
• possess excellent organisation, administration, communication and IT skills
• understand the importance of good record keeping
• be First Aid trained or willing to undertake training

The Academy is a lively, fast-paced, passionate and rewarding place to work with a supportive team of people who love what they do.

Sir Robert Woodard Academy staff benefit from the following:-
• employee assistance programme and onsite wellbeing support
• a modern and spacious working environment;
• strong and supportive collegial relationships;
• the opportunity for professional growth and development;
• free use of the Academy’s fitness suite;
• free on site car parking and easy access to local public transport;
• cycle to work scheme.

Quotes From Last Ofsted Report, Feb 2018

"Staff morale is high."
"Pupils’ behaviour is good…Pupils come to lessons ready to learn.”
“An atmosphere of mutual trust and respect are strengths of the school.”

A Staff Well-being Survey Commissioned Externally In July 2020 For SRWA Revealed That These Were Some Of The Areas Our Staff Considers Are ‘outstanding’

Staff morale
Job satisfaction
Opportunity for staff to offer ideas
Opportunities for staff professional development
Support from line managers
Appreciation of staff achievement/contribution
Induction of new staff
Students’ respect for staff/others

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.