Pastoral Support Worker - Year 13 & 14

Job Reference: )Primary Location : Derry/Londonderry-Derry/Londonderry-St Brigid's College CarnhillContract Type : Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30 June 2027Status : Part-TimeContract Options : Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2, 3)Hours per Week : 30 Hours per weekWorking Pattern : Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.00pmGrade/Scale : Executive Officer NJC pt 17- 20 £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hourAdditional Allowance(s) : Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s) : October/NovemberAdditional Information: Job Title - Pastoral Support Worker for Year 13 & 14JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Pastoral Support WorkerGRADE: Executive Officer, SCP17-20REPORTS TO: The Principal (through the Pastoral Leader)JOB PURPOSETo support pupils to be motivated and engaged to learn, developing their resilience and capacity to respond more confidently to challenges, and supporting their health and wellbeing.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/ Education Authority officer.PUPIL SUPPORTTo deliver a mentoring programme which provides support for pupils to engage with learning.To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported.To help develop pupils' resilience and capacity to respond more confidently to challenges and support the positive promotion of the health and well-being of pupils.To liaise with subject teachers, form teachers and year heads in order to provide a whole school approach to pupil support.To liaise with parents, where necessary, in order to assist pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.To signpost pupils/parents to outside agencies where appropriate to provide additional support.To develop support structures and programmes for pupils who are experiencing barriers to learning;To establish and operate group situations to allow students to develop their own strategies for improving their self-esteem and to assist them in developing better peer and adult relationships;To supervise individual pupils or small groups of pupils during the school day, and guide their learning as directed by the subject teacher.To represent the Teacher in inter-agency involvement;To develop and organise out-of-school activities and residentials.To be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLEOPTION 1You are required to be on duty during school term plus two additional weeks. The timing of the two additional weeks is at the discretion of the Principal of the school.OROPTION 2You are required to be on duty for the contracted weekly hours, working during periods of school closure except when on annual leave or other authorised absence. Duties will normally be provided by the school. However, where necessary, alternative work and/or training will be provided by the Authority at any other such place of employment as may be reasonably required.OROPTION 3To work as for option 2 with a further option to request periods of unpaid leave during extended school holidays or closures.This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentQualificationFive GCSE's (Grades A -C) to include English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent or higher level qualifications Shortlisting by Application FormExperience A minimum of six months experience of working in an educational setting. Shortlisting by Application FormKnowledgeDemonstrable evidence of knowledge of:The requirements of a Pastoral Support WorkerGeneral administrative processes and records Shortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentSkills / AbilitiesProven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomesEvidence of sound interpersonal and communication skillsEvidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookInterviewValues Orientation Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school's values/ethos.The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer