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
Overview
At Holbrook School for Autism we have an exciting new opportunity to join our pastoral team in order to support the safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care of our pupils by 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.
Responsibilities
- Support safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care of pupils.
- 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 their individual needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, external professionals and families.
Qualifications & Requirements
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required; a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as each case is judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Application Details
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.
Flexible Working
Flexible working opportunities are available.
Contact
Kelly Thorne, Head of Safeguarding and Pastoral Care, kthorne@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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. The Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and 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.
Encouragement Statement
Perfection is not required; if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but are not sure you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!
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