Job Introduction
Crestwood Community School is one school, with two campuses serving central Eastleigh. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to undertake the role of Pastoral Support Assistant, mainly based on our Cherbourg Campus, but may be required at Shakespeare campus as required. The post holder would join a team of four others across both campuses. The role involves dealing with daily issues that arise from parents and students, reinforcing good behaviour, working with the Year Leaders and Inclusion Support team to resolve any pastoral concerns. You must have a firm but fair manner and emotional resilience. A passion for working with Eastleigh children and families is essential; and ensuring that the needs of both are at the centre of what you do.
This post offers an exciting career opportunity for someone new to the education sector or for experienced practitioners looking for fresh challenges. You will have the opportunity to help young people flourish and achieve within a new school for Eastleigh and be part of a growing school.
Crestwood Community School had an Ofsted inspection in February 2024, which confirmed that we continue to be a ‘good’ school. The report stated that at Crestwood “there is a welcoming, friendly atmosphere”. They also said that “teachers and support staff, including those in the early stages of their career, are proud to work at the school. They particularly value school leader's careful consideration of their workload and well-being so that they can focus their efforts fully on pupils’ education.” In addition, Ofsted report that “many pupils, staff and parents describe the school as a ‘big family’. This is a happy school, where staff and students want to be. The #Crestwoodfamily pervades through everything we do.
As a school we take staff well being seriously. We offer staff the following:
- wellbeing weeks, with no commitments scheduled after school
- free lunch every day
- free tea and coffee
- half termly cooked breakfasts
- One wellbeing day per year (during term-time), to be taken at their chosen time (after a qualifying period)
- weekly thank you bulletin
- birthday cards
- heads discretionary leaves of absence for family events
- acts of random kindness
- access to mental health first aider
Applications should comprise of a completed Hampshire Support Staff application form, with the names and addresses of two referees and should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs Krista Dawkins, by hand, by post or email and must arrive no later than noon on the advertised closing date. Please download details and a Support Staff Application form from the school website www.crestwood.hants.sch.uk located under the School Information / Vacancies tab.
Please note we cannot accept a CV as a means of application. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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