Pastoral lead

Job Description

Pastoral Lead

We are working exclusively with a small, independent SEMH provision in Tameside seeking a dynamic, nurturing Pastoral Lead to undertake a broad range of responsibilities within this specialist provision.

As permanent, full-time Pastoral Lead, you will be instrumental in providing support and strategy in relation to behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing across this small, specialist provision of 38 KS3-4 children.

Job specification:

• Lead and mentor the pastoral team, providing vision strategy and development of key policies
• Be a visible, trusted presence across the school, liaising with students, families and staff to prioritise student wellbeing
• Plan and deliver targeted SEMH interventions for individuals or groups, developing 1:1 relationships and enforcing positive behaviour
• Act as DDSL, working alongside the DSL and as a main point of contact for safeguarding concerns
• Celebrate student success and personal development alongside families and staff, building positivity and improving life chances of young people!
• Permanent, full-time (up to £40k salary)

Person specification:

• Successful school-based experience working with young people in SEMH/SEND contexts
• Qualifications in teaching/mentoring/safeguarding are desired, but not essential
• Understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding procedures and legislation, and student records
• Excellent communication, behaviour management and information-gathering skills
• Maintain positivity, implement existing reward systems and be a friendly, welcoming face around school.

If this varied, non-teaching Pastoral Lead role could be for you, apply today or send your CV to i.withey@linqrecruitment.co.uk to be considered!