Pastoral Faculty Coordinator
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,987 to £32,817 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, England, SM4 6DU |
| Company: | Harris Federation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 829941646 |
Summary
About UsAt Harris Academy Morden we pride ourselves on the inclusive approach and caring environment we have developed. Ofsted 2024 ‘Harris Academy Morden is a high-achieving, happy school. Pupils value the care and rigour staff provide’.
Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two-week October half term holiday. Ofsted 2024 ‘Staff enjoy working at this school. They feel well supported and recognise that leaders are sensitive to their workload and consider their well-being.’
Our Academy is traditional in its approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn to be tenacious, persevering in their learning, even when it is difficult. They behave well and are keen to learn.’
Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They develop a deep body of knowledge in different subjects. Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.’
Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network. SummaryWe are looking for an outstanding individual to join Harris Academy Morden as a Pastoral Faculty Coordinator.
You will support staff and students promoting a safe environment with excellent levels of behaviour so everyone is entitled to learn, overcoming barriers to learning working with colleagues in the academy and using a wide range of techniques. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour main areas of responsibility will be:
Supporting the consistent implementation of the academy behaviour policy
The calm and purposeful movement around the academy between lessons
Following through any issues to do with behaviour as required by the academy Leadership Team and on any truancy and attendance concerns
Mentoring students on PSPs
Operating within the Duty Principal on call rota
Managing students who are showing socially unacceptable or challenging behaviour
Maintaining standards of behaviour for all faculties and commanding a presence through corridor patrols and lesson drop-ins
Monitoring and reporting on attendance, punctuality and behaviour data
Meeting weekly with the Attendance Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality
Supporting academy colleagues to run the truancy bus
Reporting attendance and punctuality concerns at Faculty Meetings
Supporting tutors to improve standards of attendance/punctuality
Meeting with parents and carers for students that are failing to meet expectations of behaviour, attendance, punctuality or uniform and promoting good home school links
Coordinating the timely completion of tutor reports and checking for quality and consistency
Meeting with Assistant Principal responsible for SEND to identify students potentially requiring support of EHCP
Ensuring all issues that relate to student safety such as allegations of bullying are investigated and passed on
Promoting positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour dealing with conflicts and incidents
Daily contact with assigned students to support, assist and empower them to meet targets set
Advising teachers on different strategies appropriate for students
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to A level or equivalent
Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace
Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
Staff well-being is at the heart of our academy. We have a sensible marking policy, organised marking sessions to give staff time to mark and a two-week October half term holiday. Ofsted 2024 ‘Staff enjoy working at this school. They feel well supported and recognise that leaders are sensitive to their workload and consider their well-being.’
Our Academy is traditional in its approach to discipline and has very high expectations for student behaviour. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn to be tenacious, persevering in their learning, even when it is difficult. They behave well and are keen to learn.’
Year 11 GCSE results consistently place the Academy in the highest percentile in the country. Ofsted 2024 ‘Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They develop a deep body of knowledge in different subjects. Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.’
Harris Academy Morden is located favourably for public transport with good local access to bus, tram and train links to mainline rail and the underground network. SummaryWe are looking for an outstanding individual to join Harris Academy Morden as a Pastoral Faculty Coordinator.
You will support staff and students promoting a safe environment with excellent levels of behaviour so everyone is entitled to learn, overcoming barriers to learning working with colleagues in the academy and using a wide range of techniques. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour main areas of responsibility will be:
Supporting the consistent implementation of the academy behaviour policy
The calm and purposeful movement around the academy between lessons
Following through any issues to do with behaviour as required by the academy Leadership Team and on any truancy and attendance concerns
Mentoring students on PSPs
Operating within the Duty Principal on call rota
Managing students who are showing socially unacceptable or challenging behaviour
Maintaining standards of behaviour for all faculties and commanding a presence through corridor patrols and lesson drop-ins
Monitoring and reporting on attendance, punctuality and behaviour data
Meeting weekly with the Attendance Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality
Supporting academy colleagues to run the truancy bus
Reporting attendance and punctuality concerns at Faculty Meetings
Supporting tutors to improve standards of attendance/punctuality
Meeting with parents and carers for students that are failing to meet expectations of behaviour, attendance, punctuality or uniform and promoting good home school links
Coordinating the timely completion of tutor reports and checking for quality and consistency
Meeting with Assistant Principal responsible for SEND to identify students potentially requiring support of EHCP
Ensuring all issues that relate to student safety such as allegations of bullying are investigated and passed on
Promoting positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour dealing with conflicts and incidents
Daily contact with assigned students to support, assist and empower them to meet targets set
Advising teachers on different strategies appropriate for students
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to A level or equivalent
Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace
Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.