Pastoral Support Worker
Please note the employer for this position is The Wings CE Trust, not Wigan Council
The Wings’ CE Trust
To be based at:
St Mark’s CE Primary School
Alexandra Street
Newtown
Wigan
WN5 9DS
Salary: Grade 4, £16,994 - £17,864 per annum. £12.18 - £12.80 per hour
32 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Required as soon as possible subject to satisfactory references and checks
To be based at St Mark’s CE Primary School, Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DS
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Worker to join our friendly and caring Christian school.
If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment. This is a vital role within our school where no two days are the same in this fast-paced role, but job satisfaction is high.
The Purpose of the role:
To assist with the provision of pastoral care and support pupils for their mental and physical welfare, encouraging positive attitudes and behaviour around school. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.
The successful candidate would:
- Be flexible and open to new ideas
- Be a team player
- Fully support the ethos and aims of the school
- Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:
- An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
- A team of dedicated and hardworking staff
- A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos
- Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
- Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Flu vaccinations
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 748 618 E-mail: recruitment@thewings.org.uk Website: https://www.thewingstrust.org.uk/
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
Supporting Documents
Job Description and Job Specification
Childcare Disqualification Requirements
Guidance for Safer Work Practices
