Overview
For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in‑house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market‑leading OFSTED ratings.
As a Pastoral Manager you’ll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programmes for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.
With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young people’s developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate your team and inspire young people to achieve, flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to successfully manage a team means you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties
* Experience of multi‑agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection
* NVQ3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification
* Ideally a Leadership related Qualification
* Experience of staff appraisal/performance management and supervision
Benefits
Your benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing and career growth.
* Training: Full induction and on‑the‑job training
* Holiday: Full school holidays
* Progression: Promotion opportunities from within the group
* Flexible benefits: Adjust life‑insurance and other benefits
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Reimbursement for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
* Beautiful working environments: Access to excellent facilities
* Recommend a friend scheme:£1,000 bonus per referral
* Contributory pension: Matched up to 5%
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Manager – you’ll connect with our pupils.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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