Behaviour & Pastoral Lead

Kedleston Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programmes

Discounts platform

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Kedleston Group, via Silverways School in Enfield, is seeking a Behaviour & Pastoral Lead to support pupils, families and staff with positive behaviour, wellbeing and attendance. You will collaborate with professionals to implement robust support plans and safeguarding practices.

You will lead the pastoral team, contribute to pupil voice, and help coordinate assemblies and enrichment activities. A compassionate, organised, and communicative leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Understanding trauma and neurodiversity.
• Ability to develop and review individual support plans.
• Experience working with families and external professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to develop positive behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Work with families and professionals to implement support.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and mental health.
• Provide guidance to colleagues for consistent approaches.
• Develop and review support plans and risk assessments.
• Use data to identify additional needs.
• Support safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Line manage pastoral team members.
• Support pupil voice through Junior Leadership Team.
• Oversee mentoring and assemblies/enrichment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

SEND awareness

Staff line management

Empathy and resilience

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, feel supported and achieve their potential? We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Behaviour & Pastoral Lead to join our school and play a key role in supporting our pupils, families and staff. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who can build strong relationships with young people while providing the structure, consistency and support they need to succeed. You'll work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to promote positive behaviour, improve attendance and engagement, and support pupil wellbeing.

What you'll be doing: As our Behaviour & Pastoral Lead, you'll:

• Support pupils to develop positive behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Work closely with families and other professionals to put effective support in place.
• Help pupils develop positive wellbeing and mental health.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues to ensure consistent approaches across the school.
• Support the development and review of individual support plans, risk assessments and interventions.
• Use behaviour, attendance and other relevant data to help identify where additional support or intervention is needed.
• Support safeguarding across the school as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Line manage members of the pastoral team.
• Help lead pupil voice and leadership opportunities through the Junior Leadership Team.
• Oversee pupil mentoring opportunities and support the school's programme of assemblies and enrichment activities.

We're looking for someone who is approachable, organised and confident.

With the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. You'll have experience of supporting vulnerable pupils and implementing effective support strategies, alongside strong behaviour management, communication and organisational skills. Experience of managing colleagues or influencing practice to improve outcomes for pupils is also important. You'll understand the importance of safeguarding and SEND and have an awareness of how trauma and neurodiversity can affect a young person's needs, behaviour and engagement. Most importantly, you'll bring energy, resilience and a genuine commitment to making a difference for young people.

Silverways School is an independent special school which supports children and young people with autism and associated learning needs. The school is set in the heart of the community in Enfield, North London. The focus at Silverways School is on maximising every child's potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible. Silverways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover