Support Staff Vacancies

Pastoral Support Worker
Required for: As soon as possible

Term time: 36 hours per week / 39 week per annum

Scale 6 (point 16-20)

Salary £33,417-35,448 (Full time equivalent)

Actual salary: £28,573 per annum

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to play a prominent role in delivering outstanding pastoral care. Working alongside our Heads of Year and Heads of Key Stage, you will demonstrate commitment, drive and have a proactive problem-solving approach in support of outstanding student behaviour and wellbeing.

The role has many facets and will require considerable skills in liaising with parents and carers, students, teachers and other stakeholders, including external agencies with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships - a key to the success of the role.

The Pastoral Support Worker will frequently be the person filtering information and tackling situations as they arise thus a calm head and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strong and committed pastoral team to not only ensure the effectiveness of our day to day pastoral care but also play a crucial role in making a difference to the education and lives of our children and young people.

You will have excellent inter-personal skills and have the highest expectations for yourself and others. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team and prioritise workload accordingly. You will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed professionals who are relentless in the pursuit of pastoral excellence.

Langley Park School for Girls is a high achieving, popular and well-respected school within our local community. Situated on the Langley Park campus alongside our neighbouring boys’ school and primary school, we benefit from excellent transport links to and from central London and proximity to the Kent countryside.

“Pupils flourish into independent, confident young adults at this school.”

“Pupils are polite, kind and respectful to one another. They have strong professional relationships with their teachers.” (Ofsted)

“The school curriculum supports pupils to excel.” (Ofsted)

We can offer:

• Highly motivated students with a commitment to their learning.
• Very good standards of student behaviour.
• Innovative approaches to Teacher Professional Development.
• Opportunities to work and grow within our trust and beyond the school.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Programme and flu vaccination.

Closing Date: Monday 31st March 2025 (9.00am)

Interviews Date: Friday 4th April 2025

Please send your completed application form and covering letter to Helen Partridge (HR Manager) hpa@lpgs.bromley.sch.uk

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on our staff body. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning.  The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.
 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Recruitment Pack

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