Pastoral Welfare Leader

Wellspring Academy Trust; Carlton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational trust in England is seeking a Pastoral Welfare Leader to oversee the wellbeing of students and families. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school environment, focusing on safeguarding and support for children with specific needs. Responsibilities include developing strategies for behavior improvement and managing a supportive team. This role offers a salary of £27,368 - £29,882, working term time only with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle.
• Experience in working with children or young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding efforts to maintain a safe environment.
• Provide support and guidance to children and families.
• Develop preventative strategies to improve behaviour.
• Make referrals to specialist services as needed.
• Support pupils with strategies for behaviour regulation.
• Line-manage and motivate other staff.

Skills

Experience in a school or similar setting

Working with children/young people with SEN / SEMH needs

Behaviour regulation strategies

Leadership and staff support

Team Teach techniques

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 qualification or working towards

Job description

Overview

Would you like to join an amazing school where teamwork is highly valued and all staff are determined for all pupils to reach their potential? If so, submit your application to us.

In this role you will be responsible for the welfare, wellbeing and pastoral needs of our children and families, and for managing safeguarding concerns to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all. You will lead safeguarding efforts, provide guidance and support to children and families facing personal challenges, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to deliver the highest standards of care.

As a Pastoral Welfare Leader you will work flexibly across our school and community in response to the needs of pupils and their families. When pupils require support, you will develop and deliver preventative and early intervention strategies to improve behaviour, welfare and attendance. This includes working with and making appropriate referrals to specialist services and agencies. You will be proactive in supporting pupils to regulate their behaviour through the effective use of Team Teach and other strategies. The Pastoral Welfare Leader will line-manage, motivate and support other members of staff. If you are new to leadership you will access personalised leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding efforts and manage safeguarding concerns to maintain a safe environment for all pupils and families.
• Provide guidance and support to children and families facing personal challenges; collaborate with staff and external agencies to deliver high standards of care.
• Develop and deliver preventative and early intervention strategies to improve behaviour, welfare and attendance.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialist services and agencies as needed.
• Support pupils in regulating behaviour using Team Teach and other strategies.
• Line-manage, motivate and support other staff; participate in leadership development as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a school or similar setting.
• Experience working with children/young people with SEN / SEMH needs.
• MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification, equivalent or working towards.
• Car driver with access to vehicle.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for a Grade 6 Pastoral Welfare Lead is £27,368 - £29,882 actual annual salary (FTE = £31,537 - £34,434) working 37 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

About Springwell Learning Community

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, simply click APPLY NOW. Alternatively, if you have additional questions, please reach out to Caroline, the Recruitment Manager. This role will require you to complete an application form.