Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based multi-academy Trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost.

This is an exciting opening to join the team at Stocksbridge High School as we have an opportunity to join our Pastoral Department as Pastoral Manager. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a developing, supportive, and committed team. The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, question, negotiate and reflect.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of audiences including senior managers, parents/carers and external agencies.

• The ability to deal with difficult situations and behaviours.

• The ability to empathise with students, developing trust and respectful relationships.

• A minimum of GCSE or equivalent Level 2 in English and mathematics.

• An extensive knowledge and experience of working with young people and be able to offer care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all pupils within their year group.

• An understanding and experience of liaising with external agencies.

• The ability to advise and influence the practice of colleagues to best support young people to be successful in school

• The ability to empathise with young people, has a flexible approach and takes pride in their work.

• The ability to support, monitor and manage pupil’s behaviour, attendance and academic progress in order that they can succeed.

• The ability to analyse and present data to inform next steps and actions.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• The ability to forge positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Mr Ireland, Headteacher, arrangements for this can be made via e-mail to: htaylor@stocksbridge-mlt.co.uk

The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 14 May 2024 and interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

Click here for the recruitment information pack and application documents.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information – Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.