Job Summary
The Duke of York's Royal Military School is seeking to appoint multiple Pastoral Leaders to support the expansion of our pastoral provision across the School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment where students can thrive, both personally and academically.
Job Purpose
A Pastoral Leader is a member of the House Pastoral Team. To exercise day to day operational responsibility for the efficient and effective running of your allocated House, ensuring that the welfare and needs of students are catered for. The House Pastoral Leader is a key member of the House Pastoral Team and is expected to make a full and appropriate contribution to the development of policies and practice which support the pastoral care and well-being of students.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise effectively with Housemaster/Mistress on student welfare and major issues, acting on own initiative and following guidance as needed.
- Supervise students during work hours, ensuring cleanliness, punctuality, and appropriate behaviour, providing individual support and resolving disputes.
- Accompany students to meals and supervise as per House requirements.
- Support Tutor and House Parent in academic, behaviour, and overall student progress by liaising with teaching staff.
- Administer medication and basic first aid, referring students to Medical Centre when necessary.
- Accompany students on appointments when required, consulting with Medical Centre staff.
- Assist in organising social, sporting, and other House activities.
- Ensure compliance with School policies and National Minimum Boarding Standards.
- Fulfil any new tasks requested by Vice Principal (Pastoral) or SLT through House Parent.
- Cleaning duties include; general and deep cleaning, maintaining laundry routines and sanitising/disinfecting wet areas, with any additional tasks as directed by the Bursar.
Additional Responsibilities
- Undertake relevant training and updates as required to keep up to date with current legislation.
- Personally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff and students that may be affected by the postholder’s acts and/or omissions.
- Personally responsible for equal opportunities awareness and ensuring that the postholder is aware of, and carries out, the provisions contained in the Equal Opportunities policy.
- To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Further Information
To view the full Candidate Pack and Job Description, please visit our School website: www.doyrms.com/staff-vacancies
Type of Post
Permanent Contract, mainly Term Time working.
Start Date
Immediate Start
Salary
A starting salary of £17,863 per annum (DOYRMS Band 3 pay scale) rising to £18,134 through performance related appraisal.
Hours of Work
36.39 hours per week, working a shift rota over 7 days a week.
Applications Process
Completed application forms should be emailed as soon as possible to: Recruitment@doyrms.com
CVs alone will not be accepted.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that all posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17,863.00-£18,134.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person