What is the job role?

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 14 October 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 20 October 2020

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and progressive Pastoral Support Assistant (Assistant Head of House) to work alongside one of five Heads of House within our pastoral team, to support students’ learning by focusing on behaviour and attendance.

*The School operates a vertical tutoring system however in light of COVID-19 we have adopted a temporary non-vertical tutor system reverting temporarily to year groups.

The successful candidate will play a key part of the school’s pastoral system and show patience and commitment to develop positive attitudes and approaches to lifelong learning for all students.

The successful candidate needs to be a dynamic, self-motivated and well-organised individual who will help our young people to achieve the best outcomes and to make positive contributions to their emotional health and well-being.  You must also be an exemplary leader in dealing with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies from all different social backgrounds.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dynamic, self-motivated and well organised
• Excellent leader in dealing with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies
• Skilled to generate positive approaches to learning
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry.  As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a local multi-academy trust of faith and non-faith schools which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision at Blue Coat School is “Living life in all its fullness”. We exist to equip our students to live life in all its fullness by providing excellent education which is distinctively Christian and inclusive of all. At the heart of this education are the values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity and Servanthood, working Together for the good of all individuals, the school and wider communities.

Benefits

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team
• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training
• An employer which aspires to break the mental health stigma, giving our people the support they need
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff well-being including in-house counselling, a full time chaplain, a staff workload reduction group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment
• A wide range of trips and visits including international ones
• Time off during the school holidays (term time only role)
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff
• Employee Benefits programme which is being rolled out in Autumn 2020 providing staff access to:
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car scheme
  • Discounts and shopping vouchers
  • Financial wellbeing
  • Technology scheme

Work Pattern

37 Hours per Week, Term Time only + 5 Days

(Attendance at out of hour’s events/meetings may be required for which remuneration will be given)

Salary

Grade G4. £19,698 - £23,080 per annum (Actual Salary £ 17,377 - £20,361)

(The pro rata salary for this post is shown to reflect the actual hours and weeks worked)

Information for candidates

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals).  We particularly welcome applications from those which are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and male candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Coventry City Council