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Person Specification
Post Title:
Pastoral Manager
Responsible to:
Dr Janette Smith
Salary grade & hours:
Band D Term-Time only
Essential
Education &
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
English and
Mathematics to GCSE
level or equivalent
Good planning,
prioritising and
organisational skills
Excellent
communication skills
both written and oral
Able to gather
information and
produce reports
Ability to relate well to
young people and
adults, both
individually and in a
group setting
Ability to motivate and
engage young people
to address their ability
to learn/ behave
appropriately
Able to assess the
needs of young people
Able to build
constructive
relationships with
parents and carers
Desirable
Measured by
Application
References
Counselling skills
References
Interview
Able to develop and
maintain close links
and work effectively
with teaching staff
Experience &
Knowledge
Able to multi-task
Experience of working
in an educational
setting with students
with challenging
behaviour
Working knowledge
and understanding of
IT
Knowledge of systems
and how to develop
them
Experience of working
constructively as part
of a team
Core Qualities
Knowledge and
understanding of
responsibility and
accountability
High expectations of
all students
Open, honest and an
active listener
Calm in situations of
high stress
Empathetic
Resilient
Role model for
students in terms of
positive attitude, high
levels of commitment,
high standards of
behaviour &
appropriate dress.
Reflective practitioner
Team player
Self motivating
Full working
knowledge of relevant
policies/codes of
practice/legislation
Application
References
Proficient use of
computerised systems
including Internet,
email, Microsoft Word
and Excel
Knowledge of SIMS or
other school
information
management systems
Interview
References
Adaptable and flexible
able to work
occasional evenings
as required
Other
Requirements
Candidate will be appointed subject to a DBS check.
Compiled by: J. Whitehead
Date: January 2016