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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?Our colleagues wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title:Senior Pastoral Support WorkerLocation: Glebedale School,Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AYSalary: 21,500 - 27,500 per annumHours:37.5 hours per week,Monday to FridayContract: Permanent,Term Time OnlyStart Date: May 2025UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Pastoral Support Worker to join our close-knit team at GlebedaleSchool located in Stoke-on-Trent.About the roleThe Senior Pastoral Support Worker is responsible for providing high-quality pastoral care and support to pupils. This role involves leading and coordinating pastoral initiatives, supporting the emotional, social, and personal development of students, and working closely with teaching staff and parents to ensure that the well-being of pupils is promoted effectively.ResponsibilitiesProvide individual pastoral and behavioural support to pupilsMonitor the social, emotional and behavioural development of students within the school, liaising with the staff team and offering supportwhere necessaryReceive, supervise and support pupils who are not ready for learning or who have barriers to learning.Support the assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help and support.Assist in the development and implementation of individual Education/ Behavioural/ Support/ Mentoring plans and behaviour management strategies.Help to develop one to one mentoring sessions with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour and attendance.Support the challenge and motivation of pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.Support pupils access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources.To respond to pupils unable to access learning; ensuring a calm environment.Qualifications RequiredGarde C or above in Maths and EnglishExperience requiredMust have experience of working with pupils with SENDAbout usGlebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision forages7 years and upwards. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.We provide education to 30 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in December 2022, we were rated Good.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year runningWhy Join Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support -inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit#1