Pastoral Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northampton is seeking a Pastoral Lead to enhance emotional health and wellbeing for students with special needs. The role involves coordinating pastoral care, supporting the leadership team, and fostering positive relationships among students. Ideal candidates will have experience in education and a commitment to safeguarding children. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Induction and paid DBS

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Ability to implement and monitor pastoral systems and strategies.
• Strong commitment to emotional health and wellbeing in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pastoral and intervention systems for students.
• Support the senior leadership team in guidance for pupils.
• Monitor and respond to student behaviour data.

Skills

Personal Development

Behaviour Management

Team Coordination

Communication with Parents

Job description

Pastoral Lead

Potterspury Lodge School, Towcester

37.5 hours per week, Term Time

Up to £28,000 salary

The School

Cambian Potterspury Lodge School is a special school that offers fantastic opportunities for up to 64 children and young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism and who have an EHCP. The school is well very well subscribed with a strong pipeline and our educational offer is valued by local authorities and the parents/carers we serve.

The school is also set in a stunning location near Towcester, Northamptonshire, and the internal environment creates an inspiring place of learning where young people receive the specialist education and multi-disciplinary care they need. Each young person is given an individually tailored and holistic programme of support, preparing them well for adulthood. At Potterspury Lodge School you will also find a highly motivated and committed staff team delivering rich and innovative experiences.

Job Purpose

To work as part of a team to promote a whole school approach to enhancing emotional health and wellbeing so that all children are able to access and benefit from the educational opportunities on offer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Personal Development, behaviour and welfare of all students.
• Coordinate pastoral and intervention systems, ensuring that appropriate strategies are implemented, monitored and reviewed
• Support the senior leadership team in the care, support and guidance for all pupils, liaising with parents and all external professionals as appropriate
• Work with and support staff to ensure that the behaviour policy and trauma-informed practices are consistently adhered to across the school
• To monitor behaviour data and respond to the changing need of the students
• To foster positive relationships between students creating an environment which does not tolerate bullying and discrimination
• Ensuring that the school systems for rewards and sanctions are effective

Why work for us

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.