Pastoral Lead: Student Welfare & Attendance Champion

The Macclesfield Academy; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macclesfield Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to drive student welfare, behaviour and attendance across the school. You will provide leadership and collaborate with staff, parents and pupils to remove barriers to learning and promote a positive school climate.

This permanent role is full-time (37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week) with a Grade 8 salary and start date to be confirmed. The post reports to the Deputy Head Teacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Qualifications

• Proven success in improving student outcomes within a school or multiple schools.
• Knowledge and guidance around safeguarding children.
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within classroom and whole-school context.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support around student welfare, behavioural and attendance issues.
• Work with staff, parents/carers and pupils to address barriers to learning.
• Ensure relevant policies and procedures are in place.

Skills

Student outcomes improvement

Safeguarding knowledge

Classroom/whole-school understanding

Verbal communication

Active listening

Flexibility

Job description

The Macclesfield Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to drive student welfare, behaviour and attendance across the school. You will provide leadership and collaborate with staff, parents and pupils to remove barriers to learning and promote a positive school climate.

This permanent role is full-time (37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week) with a Grade 8 salary and start date to be confirmed. The post reports to the Deputy Head Teacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead.