Expanse Learning

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Post Reference Number: VAC147 Post Title: Pastoral, Behaviour and Attendance Officer Recruiting Manager: Ed Hanley Location: Expanse Learning Wigan School, Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5XE Salary: £21K to £24K Work Pattern: FTE (37.5 Hrs per week) Responsible to: Headteacher Responsible for: Pastoral, Behaviour and Attendance Closing Date: 24th February 2020 Key Working Relationships: Day-to-day interactions with the Expanse Group team, directors, staff, students, employers and external stakeholders in the College. Key Success Indicators: Key Success Indicators (KSI) also known as Key Performance Indicators (KPI) supports. Expanse Group to define and measure progress towards our goal This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the role and the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform them as at the date it was created. Employees will be recruited on the basis of their qualifications and experience to do the work to be performed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief, political opinion (Northern Ireland only), age, pregnancy and maternity, disability or trade union membership status. By applying for this role, the candidate accepts that over time this job description may be subject to change as the candidate's duties and job evolves. The Purpose To support the needs of all students within our school through targeted 1.1 support delivering interventions that improve punctuality, attendance and behaviour that lead to demonstrable improvements in a student's personal development, behaviour and attitudes. Manage the MIS system 'Databridge' to ensure that the range of events linked to behaviour, attendance and pastoral issues are effectively and efficiently recorded and accurately reflect the progress that students are making in relation to personal development, behaviour and attitudes. To deliver established procedures to address the needs of pupils and their parents/carers who require additional support to overcome the barriers to learning; including attendance and behaviour. To support the admissions process, specifically manage stage one and two To follow statutory guidelines to ensure attendance rates aspire to be good and on/above the national average. To act as a designated safeguarding Officer, responsible to the DSL. The Job Description Key Tasks: To work with vulnerable students to help them gain confidence, social skills and develop as decent human beings. Specific Pupil Support Manager Duties Manage the daily running of the pastoral team Maintain Resources in the pastoral room Manage Pupil Attendance Manage student transitions into and out of school Support the placing of students in alternative education and work experience placements Support and deliver interventions that improve student's behaviour Track attendance data and provide intervention Liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders as appropriate Meet and liaise with parents regarding behaviour, pastoral and/or attendance issues Represent Expanse at attendance clusters (Wigan), PEP meetings, Annual Reviews and other professionals' meetings Meeting with SLT to discuss attendance matters when necessary Liaise with external agencies and parents Develop links with pupils who are transferring to the school to promote the school ethos of regular attendance Work with subject teachers on linking attendance to achievement and attainment, including links with SEN. Monitor and support the work of the school business manager. Individuals in this role may also: Provide support and guidance to other support staff Support the transition of pupils between phases Attend staff training as appropriate (there is an expectation the post-holder will attend TeamTeach, Safeguarding and Early Help training) Contribute to the development of activities to encourage family involvement in the school Oversee support packages for pupils and work with Pastoral Co-ordinators to reintegrate them into school following periods of exclusion/absence Provide advice and support to parents/carers of pupils who struggle with their attendance rates Note: in addition, other duties at no higher responsibility level may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time. This job description may be altered by consultation and discussion. It will periodically be reviewed as part of ongoing continuing professional and school development. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you. Equal Opportunities We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work. Health and Safety All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy. Safeguarding Commitment This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Supplementary Information: None Further Statement: Undertaking any other duties, which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post as defined, subject to the provision that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms NOTE TO APPLICANTS If you require any aids or adaptations to either our workplace or policies and practices that may assist or enable you to successfully carry out this role, please inform us. This job description is subject to annual review in accordance with the changing nature of learners and institutional need. The Personal Specification: Criteria Essential/ Desirable Source Qualifications A good level of formal education including GCSE Maths and English (Level 2) Essential Application CIPD qualification is desirable or relevant HR experience Desirable Application/Interview Skills and Knowledge A good level of computer knowledge, keyboard skills and software, Microsoft Word, Excel and databases are essential to enable report writing when required. Ability to manipulate datasets Essential Interview Excellent written and oral communication skills Essential Interview Excellent customer care skills Essential Interview A knowledge of HR databases would be a distinct advantage including system administration and workflows and business objects Desirable Interview DBS and handling of pre-employment checks Essential Interview Experience Experience in HR administration and understanding of HR processes Essential Interview Experience of working in HE or an Education environment Desirable Interview Experience in coaching new staff on using new systems Desirable Interview Personal Attributes Personal resilience and the capacity to work effectively and stay calm under pressure are essential Essential Interview Abilities Ability to deal with confidential information and maintain confidentiality Essential Interview The ability to work independently and problem solve Essential Interview Ability to work well under pressure to deadlines Essential Interview Good organisational ability Essential Interview Safer Recruitment All successful candidates are subject to the following security checks. Please refer to our Safer Recruiting Policy for further information (Included in the Application Pack) Verification of the applicant's identity (where that has not previously been verified); The receipt of two references (one of which must be from the applicant's most recent employer) which Expanse considers being satisfactory; Where the position amounts to "regulated activity” the receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS which Expanse considers to be satisfactory; Where the position amounts to "regulated activity" confirmation that the applicant is not named on the Children's Barred List/Vulnerable Adult Barred List. Verification of the applicant's medical fitness for the role; Verification of the applicant's right to work in the UK; Prohibition from teaching checks Section 128 provisions check (prohibited from managing) Any further checks which are necessary as a result of the applicant having lived or worked outside of the UK; and Verification of professional qualifications which Expanse Group deems a requirement for the post, or which the applicant otherwise cites in support of their application (where they have not been previously verified). Essential Checks Note to Applicants: Applicants must try to show in their application evidence of their ability to meet the requirement of the person specification. If you require any aids or adaptations to either our workplace or policies and practices that may assist or enable you to successfully carry out this role, please inform us. How to apply: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please: Email [email removed] for an application pack. Forward the following completed documents to [email removed]: application form an up-to-date CV with covering letter addressing the person specification Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting the Recruiting Manager, on 01942 877715. Your application for employment at Expanse Learning will not be processed unless supported with a fully completed application pack. For a confidential discussion please contact the Recruiting Manager, on 01942 877715. Please complete the equal opportunities form that will be sent to you on receipt of your application.

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