Pastoral & Family Support Lead – Behaviour & Attendance

Goldenhill Primary Academy (Part of The Societas Trust); Hempstalls; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Goldenhill Primary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Pastoral, Behaviour & Family Support Lead to provide strategic pastoral and attendance support across the school. The role collaborates with the Headteacher, SLT, SENDCo and external agencies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and strong family engagement, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The post holder will lead family support, oversee attendance, and implement restorative approaches

Formación

• Experience of working with children, young people and/or families.
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional or social needs.
• Experience working with parents and carers.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Understanding of attendance barriers and engagement.
• Ability to work with other professionals and agencies.

Responsabilidades

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Provide practical support and guidance to families facing difficulties which may affect a child's education, wellbeing or attendance.
• Signpost families to appropriate external services and community support.
• Support Early Help processes and contribute information to multi‑agency meetings where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate records of family contact, actions and outcomes.
• Work alongside the DSL and Deputy DSLs where family circumstances raise safeguarding concerns.
• Support positive parental engagement and strengthen relationships between families and school.
• Provide proactive support for pupils experiencing behavioural, emotional or regulation difficulties.
• Support the implementation of the Academy's Behaviour Pathways and agreed behaviour routines.
• Work with pupils following incidents using restorative approaches and support successful reintegration into class.
• Deliver targeted individual and small‑group work around behaviour, relationships, emotional literacy, regulation and SEMH.
• Support the effective operation of the Breakout Room and other regulation provision.
• Work alongside teachers to identify triggers, strategies and appropriate adaptations for pupils.
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments and individual pupil plans.
• Monitor patterns of behaviour and provide information to SLT to support decision‑making.
• Model calm, consistent and relational approaches to behaviour.
• Work alongside the Headteacher as Attendance Lead to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Make appropriate contact with families where attendance is causing concern.
• Support pupils and families experiencing barriers to regular attendance.
• Contribute to attendance meetings, action plans and targeted support.
• Support reintegration following periods of absence.
• Help monitor pupils at risk of persistent absence and identify appropriate interventions.
• Liaise with the Education Welfare Officer where required.
• Act as a trusted adult for identified pupils.
• Provide appropriate listening and pastoral support.
• Deliver targeted interventions relating to resilience, emotional regulation, friendships and wellbeing.
• Support pupils during periods of transition or significant family difficulty.
• Help pupils develop independence and strategies to manage emotions successfully.
• Liaise closely with SEND and inclusion staff where needs overlap.
• Maintain a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and statutory expectations.
• Report concerns immediately to the DSL/DDSL in accordance with Academy procedures.
• Contribute appropriately to safeguarding meetings and information gathering.
• Support the DSL team with agreed family liaison and follow‑up actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Develop effective working relationships with external professionals.
• Attend meetings where requested and contribute relevant information.
• Support coordinated plans for children receiving support from more than one service.
• Help ensure agreed actions are followed through and reviewed.

Conocimientos

Pastoral care

Behaviour support

Attendance support

Multi‑agency liaison

Safeguarding

Record keeping

Communication skills

Educación

Relevant qualification in family support, pastoral care, behaviour, education, social care, youth work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Goldenhill Primary Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Pastoral, Behaviour & Family Support Lead to provide strategic pastoral and attendance support across the school. The role collaborates with the Headteacher, SLT, SENDCo and external agencies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and strong family engagement, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The post holder will lead family support, oversee attendance, and implement restorative approaches