Deputy Pastoral Lead
The Workplace
Deputy Pastoral Lead
Full time, Permanent
37 hours per week/ 52 weeks per year
Single Status Grade 7 to Grade 9 – SSP 18-25 (FTE £26,540 to £32,898)
Starting salary from £26,540 to £32,898 per annum
The Workplace is an aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex which opened in September 2020. The Workplace provides industry relevant education for students in year 9-11 which is high quality, based on partnerships and focussed on enterprise. It offers students a strong grounding in Maths, English, Science and Enterprise alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Multi-trades construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).
Students who access The Workplace come from across East Sussex and have been identified as at being at risk of disengagement and suspension from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of students via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure students develop relevant skills and knowledge. Pastoral care is a critical part of the whole school curriculum,
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Pastoral Lead to increase capacity and reach of the Pastoral Team. The Deputy Pastoral Lead will work closely with the Pastoral Lead (Designated Safeguarding Lead) within a wider ‘Sabden Alternative Provision Pastoral Hub’ to fully meet the pastoral and mental health needs of students.
If successful, you will become part of a committed and hardworking team that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our students. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued. We will provide you with high quality training and support.
The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our students. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team across SABDEN Alternative Provision and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued and your wellbeing is paramount.
For an application pack, please see the documents section at the bottom of this page to download an application form and job description.
Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 10th of October 2023
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
To find out more about The Workplace, please visit the school's profile page by clicking here.
The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).
