About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to lead the Progress and Pastoral team as a Head of Pastoral Studies at Eccles Sixth Form which is a Centre of Vocational and Technical Excellence. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning, possess a relevant teaching qualification and a strong commitment to student success and support. You will also have a sound understanding of the range of issues facing young people and how this affects their capacity to learn. If successful you will be the Safeguarding Lead with overall responsibility for Safeguarding at the centre and will be part of the College Leadership Team.

Having a proven track record in delivering strategies which effectively motivate and engage students you will work alongside Deputy Heads of Department, Heads of Department and the Centre Principal to implement retention, achievement and progression strategies. You will be a solution focused individual with an ability to motivate and lead other colleagues and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to safeguard and support learners. As a Head of Pastoral Studies, you also will lead the pastoral team in inspiring every learner to achieve a successful outcome both academically and socially as well as coordinating the enrichment opportunities at the centre. You will have a passion to co-ordinate positive destinations and ensure every learner has a wide variety of career / university opportunities and will be responsible to report on the successful destination of our learners. The post will suit an individual who strives for excellence and relishes the opportunity to ensure that all of our students are able to achieve their true potential.

REASONS TO JOIN US

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2.30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 91% of staff are proud to work at the College

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button which will take you to the College Recruitment page. If this is your first application, you will need to complete the Registration form. If returning please login to access your profile.

Once you have created an account / profile or logged in you will see a list of jobs with another 'Apply' button. Click the 'Apply' button to open a form allowing you to add a personal statement for the select Job role. Click Submit and your application will be complete.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.