PASTORAL SUPPORT MANAGER

Situated in the heart of one of Surrey’s traditional market towns, Reigate College is one of the most successful sixth form providers in the UK. Graded “outstanding” by Ofsted and is a National Teaching School, known for quality, success, and innovation.

PASTORAL SUPPORT MANAGER

Full-time, term-time only plus one week (40 weeks per year).

Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary: Between £22,921.92 (£26,104 FTE) and £23,560.30 (£26,831 FTE) per annum. Progression is on an annual increment scale to £24,912.58 (£28,371 FTE) per annum.

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, and empathetic Pastoral Support Manager to join our highly experienced pastoral team. The post holder will work closely with the Pastoral Directors, Senior Tutors and Student Services staff to provide direct support to students with their pastoral and wellbeing needs.

A high level of emotional intelligence is essential, along with effective organisational and communication skills. The post holder will have direct responsibility for an allocated number of Tutor Groups, Tutors and Tutees. They will be expected to deal with sensitive and challenging personal student situations as a fundamental part of the role.

The post is available immediately on a permanent, part-time basis (87.81%). The post holder will be required to work term-time only, plus one additional week in college holidays (usually the periods covering GCSE and A Level results) from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with 45 minutes unpaid lunch break). The additional week will be agreed with the Line Manager subject to the needs of the College and may be utilised throughout the year as individual days.

Our ideal person will have experience of providing pastoral care within an education setting or to 16–19-year-olds. The post holder must be willing to undertake practical First Aid and Mental Health First Aid qualifications.

Please see www.reigate.ac.uk/jobs for further details and an application form. Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 17 January 2022.

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.