Behaviour and Pastoral Year Leader (non-teaching)

We are looking for a well organised, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual who has a proven track record of working effectively with children/young people. The ideal candidate must demonstrate that they have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in order to join our safeguarding team as a Deputy DSL.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the motivation required to work with children, resilience in dealing with challenging behaviours, and possess the ability to form and maintain appropriate supportive relationships. You will have the confidence and skills to manage the behaviour and attendance of a year group in a secondary school.

The appointed candidate will have the knowledge and skills to provide pastoral and wellbeing support for all students.

This role will be varied and busy and ideally suited to an organised and efficient individual with an eye for detail and accuracy, and who understands the importance of confidentiality and integrity in the workplace.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with children/young people (11 -18) in a voluntary or professional capacity.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality and data protection.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current safeguarding issues.
• Knowledge of school attendance issues.
• Be a confident and skilled behaviour manager.
• Be confident in presenting to students and families.
• Be a motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• The ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Excellent literacy / numeracy and be proficient in IT, covering all elements of Microsoft office.
• Commitment, initiative and reliability.
• A flexible approach to meet the varying needs of the school. This post will require some evening and work during the holidays to meet the needs of the school.

Who We Are:

Brownhills Ormiston Academy (BOA) is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment through our Workload and Wellbeing Charter. We have been awarded the Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark for showing commitment to creating a school that promotes the well-being of pupils, staff and parents.

Our staff are experienced, talented and dedicated. They build positive relationships, guide and support all our pupils. We are determined to work in partnership to ensure that every young person makes a success of their education.

The successful candidate will align with our three values: Ready (ready to learn and thrive), Respect (respect for oneself and others in all we say and do), and Safe (safe in all our actions for a happy and caring school community). These are firmly embedded within our culture, and we are proud that our pupils demonstrate them daily.

We have a comprehensive professional development calendar and qualification opportunities are offered to all staff at all levels. They are delivered within the academy, via OAT or via accredited external providers.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

What we offer:

• Access to Vivup employee benefits portal with discounts on supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel, etc.
• Access to our Employee Counselling helpline – free and confidential
• Supportive working environment where all staff are valued
• An academy that is fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or starting point
• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
• The academy is willing to support the progress of the successful candidate to pursue a teacher training programme at some point in the future.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Onsite parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions

The closing date for this post is Thursday 19th June