About this Role
Would you like to join an amazing school where teamwork is highly valued and all staff are determined for all pupils to reach their potential then submit your application to us.
In this role you will be responsible for the welfare, wellbeing and pastoral needs of our children and families, and for managing safeguarding concerns ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. You will lead our safeguarding efforts, provide guidance and support to children and families facing personal challenges, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to deliver the highest standards of care.
THE ROLEAs a Pastoral Welfare Leader you will work flexibly across our school and community in response to the needs of pupils and their families. When pupils are regulated, they develop and deliver preventative and early intervention strategies to improve behaviour, welfare and attendance. This includes working with and making appropriate referrals to specialist services and agencies. At tricky times, they are proactive in supporting pupils to regulate their behaviour through the effective use of Team Teach and other strategies. Pastoral Welfare Leader will line-manage, motivate and support other members of staff. If you are new to leadership you will access personalised leadership development.
THE CANDIDATE
* Experience in a school or similar setting
* Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs
* MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English
* NVQ L3 qualification, equivalent or working towards
* Car driver with access to vehicle
SALARY/ HOURSSalary for a Grade 6 Pastoral Welfare Lead is £27,368 - £29,882 actual annual salary (FTE = £31,537 - £34,434) working 37 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust
ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH. Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children
Next Steps
if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager:
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We have the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.
If this post isn't suitable please review our other vacancies.
Previous applicants need not apply