Position: Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral Lead & SENDCo
Location: Church Fenton, North Yorkshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum DOE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, and skilled Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral Lead & SENDCo to work at Fenton Grange School.
Requirements – Desirable:
SENDCo Qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
About us:
Cambian Fenton Grange School, an independent DfE-registered school, provides high-quality specialist education for up to 20 students who have experienced trauma and exhibit challenging behaviors and communication difficulties.
About the role:
You will lead in meeting the emotional needs of our students, working with families and developing pastoral support programs. Your goal is to create a positive learning environment where every student can reach their potential.
Essential Requirements:
* Experience in therapeutic educational or residential settings.
* Experience working within a multi-agency approach.
* Experience working with children involved in social care.
* Experience in delivering training, leadership, and team management.
* Strong understanding of attachment and loss.
* Therapeutic training or qualifications.
* Psychological or counselling courses are desirable.
* Energetic, creative, empathetic character.
* Full driving license.
* Experience in group work and assessment in intervention.
* Understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate interventions and act as a link between clinicians and the educational team.
* Manage risk assessments and behavior support plans.
* Support positive behavior and crisis management.
* Develop and deliver training on supportive interventions.
* Conduct staff debriefs and incident reviews.
* Teach SEMH/PSHE as needed.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding. All candidates will undergo DBS and reference checks. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will be conducted for safeguarding purposes.
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