Pastoral Lead for SEND & SEMH

Witherslack Group; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full school holidays

Contributory pension (5%)

Life insurance

Wellbeing tools

Training and induction

Medical cover

Recommend a friend £1,000 bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Witherslack Group's Queensmead House School near Windsor Castle delivers specialist education for pupils with complex needs. The Pastoral Manager leads a team to meet emotional and behavioural needs, develops programs with families, and creates a positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Experience with ASC/SEMH, multi-agency safeguarding, and leadership is required; NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant is preferred. PBS and staff supervision experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils.
• Experience of multi-agency work with safeguarding knowledge.
• NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
• Ideally leadership-related qualification.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience of staff appraisal/performance management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the pastoral team to support emotional needs of pupils.
• Develop individualized programs with families for each pupil.
• Create a positive learning environment where each pupil can thrive.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed across the school.

Skills

ASC/ADHD/SEMH experience

Multi-agency work

Leadership qualification

PBS (Positive Behaviour Support)

Staff appraisal & supervision

Education

NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Witherslack Group's Queensmead House School near Windsor Castle delivers specialist education for pupils with complex needs. The Pastoral Manager leads a team to meet emotional and behavioural needs, develops programs with families, and creates a positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Experience with ASC/SEMH, multi-agency safeguarding, and leadership is required; NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant is preferred. PBS and staff supervision experience are valued.