Job Description

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ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM - APPOINTMENT OF

PASTORAL AND INCLUSION MANAGER

NJC Grade 8 (starting point 20) currently 31,586 (rising to point 24 - 34,314 per annum), paid pro-rata (39 weeks plus holiday)

Term-time only plus INSET days

Full time, 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday (part time considered)

The Governors are looking to appoint a hard-working, inspiring and talented Pastoral and Inclusion manager to join our existing team and help lead safeguarding at St Oscar Romero Catholic School. Over the last five years our school has been on a rapid journey of improvement, something that was recognised in April 2025 when our school was judged 'Outstanding' in all categories.



This is an excellent and rare opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative and vibrant school as it continues on its quest to be the best school in the country. If you want to work with wonderful students, committed staff and a forward-thinking leadership team, this is the school for you. We are always striving to improve and we want you to be part of this journey. The role of Pastoral and Inclusion Manager is fundamental to the school's vision and future success. The Pastoral Team are a talented and hardworking team, who are led by Mr Bell, Deputy Headteacher. Please read the letter from Mr Bell that outlines the importance of this role.



We are a strong Catholic community, in which every member of staff contributes to the spiritual and moral life of the school. We believe in "learning together" and there is a great emphasis placed on relationships and respect within our community. We have an extremely strong code of conduct, standards of behaviour are outstanding and our students enjoy learning.



Key facts about our school:


Outstanding GCSE results and an upward trend in all subjects We were rated 'Outstanding' in our recent Ofsted inspection (April 2025) Progress 8 score of +0.89 in 2024, placing us in the top 2% of schools in the country 84% of students achieved at least a Grade 4 in both English and Maths in 2024 Fantastic students who are motivated, hardworking, and whose behaviour is exemplary Fantastic team of staff, who are collaborative, open, and supportive of the students and each other Over-subscribed with waiting lists in all year groups Small academic Sixth Form, with highly aspirational students who want to learn

If you have a passion to see young people succeed, are motivated and resilient and support our Catholic ethos, please download an application pack from our website www.stromeros.co.uk. Please only use the application form included in the pack.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the WSCC application form giving names of two

professional

referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Please do not use an application form from elsewhere

. Please ensure you complete your entire job history on the application form with no gaps in employment, even if you enclose a CV. Please explain any gaps in employment. Write a supporting letter giving details of why you believe you are suitable for the post. Send your application by email to headspa@stromeros.co.uk

Closing date is Tuesday, 24

th

of June 2025. Interviews will take place Thursday, 26

th

June 2025.

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Further Information

St Oscar Romero School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to [insert email address]



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [insert contact number]

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00502.



Job Reference: SCHO00502