Internal Job: Pastoral Coordinator – Swanwick

Job Title: Pastoral Coordinator – Swanwick

Location: Swanwick
Salary: £22,220 – £25,829

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential, Mental Health and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the young people and service users in our care. We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. Our staff are at the core of our organisation and we celebrate them by shouting it from the rooftops!

Where and when do we need you?

We are looking for a Pastoral Co-ordinator at our SEMH School located on the outskirts of Southampton supporting around 25 young people. Our students will have all been identified as having complex and additional needs and as such are better suited to 1:1 or 2:1 learning and will have an individualised curriculum based on their specific needs. Students are placed with Fair Ways when most other mainstream or specialist schools have been unable to meet their needs. As such, they are likely to have been out of education for a long period of time, having exhausted multiple placements.

Within this role at our School you will be involved exciting and rewarding things like:

• Supporting the inclusion of all pupils in the School each day, delivering a pastoral programme enabling them to access education and a structured timetable of both vocational and classroom based learning. 
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of pastoral support plans/interventions for pupils and contribute to the review of these plans.
• Co-ordinate attendance issues and provide problem solutions to provide individual support to students, including Positive Listening and Learning conversations and contribute to Behaviour management plans for individual pupils.
• Work with pupils on an individual and group basis to contribute to more effective learning through improved behaviour and social skills including SEAL / DBT interventions.
• Assist the Head of Education and the School Deputy’s in developing resources to meet identified needs of the pupils around behaviour and therapeutic support (including chill out chats).
• Participate in the implementation and delivery of each students Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Personal Education Plan (PEP) by providing relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan lessons
• To demonstrate an understanding of, and a willingness to learn, how the young peoples’ early life experiences and how such experiences may result in, or contribute to, severe challenging behaviour. 

This role is offered on  37.5 hours a week Term Time only basis.

All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.

You and your specialisms

Within our frontline services, we help achieve our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, a minimum of the following qualification levels

• To be highly organised, methodical and able to prioritise, set deadlines and keep to them and hold a management qualification at degree or diploma level 5
• Relevant teaching qualifications required (QTS, QTLS, Cert Ed / diploma level and / or to be able to demonstrate the relevant experience needed to support this role

Let us look after you!

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support: Benefit from Health Shield, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master’s level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.

*Benefits may differ dependant on contract type.

Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!

If you’re passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!