Pastoral Officer

Job Title: Pastoral Officer Location: Holbrook School for Autism, Portway (DE56 0TE) & Whitemoor (DE56 0DB) Sites Grade/Scale: Derbyshire Support Pay Scale, Grade 9 points 16-19 Contract:37 hours per week, At Holbrook School for Autism we have an exciting new opportunity for an individual to join our pastoral team in order to support the safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care of our pupils buy working closely with staff, families and external agencies. The postholder will help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. You will work with 4-19-year-olds with autism and learning disabilities and implement child protection procedures to ensure pupils are safe from harm, provide emotional and pastoral support to pupils, working with staff to develop strategies to support pupils' individual needs. The role requires an excellent communicator to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, external professionals and families. For further information, please contact Kelly Thorne, Head of Safeguarding and Pastoral Care, kthorne@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date Esteem is open to Flexible working opportunities Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!