Pastoral Support Co-ordinator

Learning and growth are at the heart of The Howard Academy Trust ethos. We strongly advocate that all members of our community have the opportunity to become the very best that they can be. We recognise and value the unique talents and expertise within our community and aim to create a culture of dignity, inclusivity, respect and ambition, where all can thrive. This is achieved through: Excellent teaching and learning that promotes inclusivity; Regular opportunities for collaborative CPD to ensure best practice across academies; A proactive network for joint working across academies, for staff at various career stages; The highest standards of behaviour and conduct achieved through clear expectations and positive relationships; The unique character of each academy is valued and contributes to the THAT whole Trust ethos; Shared whole Trust values of dignity, respect and ambition; High aspirations for all involved with the Trust and a solutions led approach; Each academy is a hub for its local community and families; Facing outwards and working in collaboration with other organisations and stakeholders; A centralised team that allows academies leaders to focus on their core purpose of education. Strategic Priorities Growth Primary Education Continuously improving the quality of provision of all our academies and enhance pupil outcomes across the Trust. Estates SecondaryProvide excellent teaching and learning that promotes Educationinclusivity. Continue to build the profile of THAT to support further growth within the Southeast. Champion our THAT People Strategy to retain, recruit, Governance develop and reward an excellent workforce. HR Ensuring a financially viable and sustainable MAT with a strong business infrastructure. Finance Ensuring effective leadership and governance at all levels., The holder of this post is expected to carry out the professional duties of a Pastoral Support Officer as described below, as circumstances may require and in accordance with the Trust's policies under the direction of the Assistant Head TEacher The post-holder is required to fully support the vision, ethos and policies of the Trust.,

• Regular opportunities for collaborative CPD to ensure best practice across
academies;
• A proactive network for joint working across academies, for staff at various career
stages;
• The highest standards of behaviour and conduct achieved through clear
expectations and positive relationships;
• The unique character of each academy is valued and contributes to the THAT
whole Trust ethos;
• Shared whole trust values of dignity, respect and ambition.
• High aspirations for all involved with the Trust;
• Each academy is a hub for its local community and families;
• Facing outwards and working in collaboration with other organisations and
stakeholders;
• A centralised team that allows academies leaders to focus on their core purpose of
education. Values and Behaviour: Support Staff play a vital role in assisting teaching staff to make the education of their students their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All members of staff must act with honesty and integrity; have strong knowledge within their field, keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of the students in the school. Personal and professional conduct: The post holder should conduct themselves professionally at all times, treating pupils and staff with mutual respect, regardless of personal beliefs, in accordance with Trust ethos, policies and practices.,
• To support the Assistant Head Teacher and pastoral administration team in a
variety of administrative functions
• Provide a frontline support service.
• Attend Pastoral support meetings with parent/carer and assure paperwork meeting
notes are taken accurately.
• Support students that return to school with injuries liaise with parents/carers and
put in place any extra support needed.
• Wellbeing of students in accordance with all aspects of school life and
administering first aid.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with students, parents/carers,
Leadership Group, Heads of Year, SENCO and Inclusions Manager.
• Liaise with parents/carers and Heads of Year on issues relating to students.
• Exercise duty of care for all students, including returning students to lessons and
assistance with the completion of student statements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information with regard to students in
accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Report student incidents to Heads of Year in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure that all information, equipment, homework and/or messages received from
parents/carers are forwarded as quickly as possible to the relevant person/place.
• Make sure that all students who sign in and out for medical or other reasons have
the correct authorisation to do so.
• Where possible, to return lost property received to its owner and record and store
any unnamed items
• Support the AHT's by attending meetings concerning student welfare as and when
required.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Assistant Head Teacher.
Administration:
• To work as a member of the Pastoral Administration Team, providing smoothrunning
support services to the academy and its staff
• Maintain accurate manual and computerised records on the management
information system
• To assist as required with the administration of suspensions, inclusions, school
detentions, parents' evenings, school events, parents calendar and the options process
• Ensure data is entered in a consistent and accurate manner onto all data systems
• Attend meetings/training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified
on the academy calendar. Resources:
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate inventory of stock and place orders wherever
required
• Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet,
Management Information System, Email. Management:
• This post does not have any management responsibilities
Additional Duties:
• All staff, with the support, of the academy's designated DSL, have a responsibility
for providing and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people.
• To be familiar with and support any health and safety procedures and ensure all
duties and responsibilities are discharged in accordance with the academy's health and safety at work policy.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. The job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. The successful candidate must have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people,
• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent
Grade C and above,
• Experience of working within an
administrative setting
• Experienced in using a Management
Information System such as Arbor or other equivalent
• Experience of working with
children aged 11 - 18Knowledge and Understanding
• High degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively
to complete tasks to a high level
• Be flexible to changing demands of
the post
• To undertake any training relevant
to the role
• Knowledge of child protection and
safeguarding policies
• Knowledge of Child Development
and learning processesCharacteristics and Competencies
• Ability to promote the school's aims
positively
• Ability to develop good personal
relationships within a team; making an effective contribution to high morale
• Ability to create a happy, challenging
and effective learning environment
• A solution-focussed mind-set and
determined "no-excuses" approach to raising standards
• A personable nature to build effective
relationships with parents and all members of the school community
• Ability to keep up to date on relevant
policies and procedures in line with the duties identified in the job description
• Ability to work to professional
standards, to develop effective working relationships, think independently and make judgements and to influence others through persuasion/discussion
• Ability to be flexible and well
organised to manage, at times, unpredictable and variable workloads
• Ability and keenness to promote the
school's positive culture and ethosDesirable
• Evidence of ongoing Professional
Development
• Further qualification in working with
children, young people and families.
• First Aid Training
• Experience of working within the
academy or education sector
• Experience of working with children
who display challenging behaviour and an ability to motivate and encourage pupils.
• Experience of resolving conflict and
facilitating mediation between young people.
• Sound understanding of equal
opportunity issues within the workplace and the importance of culture and ethos and how this impacts on morale, high expectation and high standards
• Knowledge of support services
available to young people. Record GCSE & A-Level Results in 2022 55%Achieved GCSE English and Maths at 4+ (up from 34% in 2017) 69% A
• -C at A-Level
(up 29% from 2019)

3 secondary schools and 4 primary schools. We have future growth plans as a Multi Academy Trust with major projects taking place across the organisation. Our overarching aim and vision for our member schools is "working together to create a community of successful learners". In doing this, we will deliver an outstanding education for the children and young people who attend our academies. We endeavour to ensure that all our pupils have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and opportunities. The Trust's role is to oversee the leadership and vision of member schools and to develop effective and supportive partnerships between them. We have a firm belief within the Trust that every child should have access to at least a good education. We are proud that every academy inspected since joining our Trust has remained as a Good school. Both Temple Mill Primary School and Waterfront UTC joined the Trust as sponsored academies and have moved from Special Measures to a Good school on their first inspection. Our schools serve their own community, and each has a unique identity. Being part of this Multi Academy Trust has already provided member schools with practical benefits. We want communities to be proud of their local THAT school and we are determined to make it the first choice for all families. As Chief Executive, I am enormously proud of our schools and of the leaders, governors, teachers and support staff who every day ensure our pupils enjoy and make good progress in their learning. Owen McColgan, The Howard School Temple Mill Primary School 1,500 Pupils on Roll 240 Pupils on Roll Rated Good by Ofsted Rated Good by Ofsted Located in Rainham, Kent Located in Strood, Kent Deanwood Primary School Thames View Primary School 230 Pupils on Roll 460 Pupils on Roll Rated Good by Ofsted Rated Good by Ofsted Located in Rainham, Kent Located in Rainham, Kent Miers Court Primary School Waterfront UTC 400 Pupils on Roll 270 Pupils on Roll Rated Good by Ofsted Rated Good by Ofsted Located in Rainham, Kent Located in Gillingham, Kent, Welcome to The Abbey School, and thank you for your interest in this post. The Abbey School joined the very successful Howard Academy Trust on 1st April 2023, after celebrating the school's best academic results ever in 2022. The Abbey School is a mixed secondary school with a thriving population of over 1200 students. We believe that school should be a place where young people can discover and develop their own individual talents. This means an education that is structured around the individual strengths and needs of each child. At the end of their time with us, we aim for all our young people to leave the school confident, happy and well equipped to take their place in employment or further education. We are particularly proud of the support structures that exist within the school which we continually enhance. Developing 'well rounded' individuals who possess a strong sense of responsibility for both the school and the wider community is important to us. Our students require not only an excellent foundation in learning, but also attributes such as resilience, leadership, creativity and team-working skills. When you visit our school I am sure that you will recognise not only the warm welcome of our students but also their enjoyment and passion for learning. Our school motto reflects our educational values. It is inclusive of all that belong to our community, and it is our aim that all members of our school show respect for one another.

The Howard Academy Trust is very pleased to offer our staff a vast range of benefits, both professional and personal, as we believe that our excellent teaching and support staff should be supported at work and rewarded for the great work they do. Since 2020, The Howard Academy Trust has received the Gold Kent & Medway Workplace Wellbeing Award and we continue to make advances in emotional, physical and professional wellbeing. Financial
• A competitive salary for both teaching and support staff, with annual pay progression
and a robust performance development scheme underway.
• Subsidised Private Healthcare with Benenden Health.
• All staff are automatically enrolled into the Teacher and Local Government pension
scheme with attractive employer contribution rates.
• We have introduced Access EarlyPay through our payroll system as a mobile app that lets
users draw down a proportion of their salary. You can withdraw at any point, 24/7 with just a few taps on your mobile phone. Professional Development
• Early finish for teaching staff every Friday afternoon to allow for whole school CPD
(Secondaries only) and whole school PPA (Primaries only).
• Comprehensive CPD programmes including departmental and whole school training.
• Trust-wide training events and Staff Conference events to bring all staff across the Trust
together to network and share experiences.
• Assessment Only routes and Schools Direct opportunities to take your first step into
Teaching.
• Access to 30 Level 2 qualifications through The Skills Network, free of charge to all staff.
• Career Progression and upskilling opportunities across the Trust.
• Access in-house training in to Middle & Senior Leadership courses for future leaders.
• Access to industry leading CPD subscriptions including Optimus Education.
Wellbeing
• All year round support staff receive 24 days annual leave (pro-rata'd for part time
staff) as standard plus bank holidays, to increase after 5 years of service.
• Each of our academies have received the Gold Kent & Medway Workplace Wellbeing
Award in 2021.
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 access to a free counselling service for our
employees and their families, for confidential advice and guidance.
• Access to Senior Mental Health First Aiders and a team of established Mental Health
First Aiders based at all of our academies.
• Hosts of Medway Council's wellbeing afternoons consisting of use of a health check
machine, blood pressure checks, alcohol awareness speakers.
• Flu jabs available for free every autumn for all staff, at their own academy for ease of
access.
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham, on a range of different
packages.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
Facilities
• Discounted hire of the school facilities, halls, fields, and gyms, for all members of staff
up to 20%.
• On site catering at our school canteens with a full lunch menu.
• Free car parking at each Trust site., Our school emphasises the importance of working collectively both within the school and
with local partners. Our vision is that students should be the best that they can be and support others in realising this goal. When students achieve they not only improve their sense of identity but also their commitment and feeling of belonging in the school. Curiosity We want our students to take a keen interest in the world around them and develop a love of learning. This means being exposed to issues such as the complexities of the universe and the human condition. When faced with the scale, intricacy and magnificence of the world around them our hope is that they develop a sense of wonder and humility. In doing so they may also consider the value or meaning of their own life. Dr Rowland Speller Headteacher About The Abbey School Quality of Education OFSTED Rating: Good NOR Age Range PP FSM SEN EAL Gender of Pupils:1145 11-19 34% 32% 13% 6% Mixed