Eastbourne (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
No DBS check required
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum
37
Job introduction
Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Midday Friday 28 February 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Ratton School
Park Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2XR
Phone: 01323 504011
Email: info@ratton.co.uk
Website: www.ratton.co.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
About the role
The role of Pastoral Support Mentor is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated pastoral team and make a real difference in the lives of our students. You will work closely with students to provide 1:1 and small group mentoring, helping them navigate challenges related to behaviour, attendance and emotional well-being. You will play a key role in advocating for students, supporting their reintegration into the classroom and liaising with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people.
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. If you have experience working with young people, strong communication skills and a passion for pastoral support, we would love to hear from you.
To help you learn more about this role please see the job description and person specification in the job pack. The person specification contains the criteria that the selection panel will use in the selection process and they will be particularly interested in the unique qualities you possess that will enable you to meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.
We offer an incentive package which includes:
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to the academy.
- On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
- Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
- Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
- Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
- Free breakfast of bagel/cereal/porridge/tea/orange juice.
- Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
- Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
- On-site parking.
- Free Breakfast Club/After School Club place for staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.
- Enviable setting and extensive grounds.
Please use the application form available at www.ratton.co.uk/vacancies ; Once completed it should be emailed to Lorraine Barrow, Trust Executive Assistant, at lbarrow@ratton.co.uk by the closing date. Please remember your supporting statement should set out how your experience to date fulfils the criteria set out in the person specification for this post.
If you require any additional information or have any questions, please contact Miss Banks, Senior AHT, at tbanks@ratton.co.uk
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.