Pastoral Welfare Leader — SEND, Term-Time Leadership

Greenacre School; Gilroyd; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Greenacre School, one of the UK’s largest special schools, is seeking a Pastoral Welfare Leader to support pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning needs. The role involves working across the school and community to prevent issues, intervene early and improve welfare and attendance, including liaising with safeguarding services.

The candidate should have pastoral or safeguarding leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and robust safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in pastoral, welfare or safeguarding leadership within SEND/SEMH settings.
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff and families, including challenging contexts.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Resilience, calmness and empathy in stressful situations while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Respond to pupil and family needs across the school and community.
• Lead preventative and early intervention strategies to improve behaviour, welfare and attendance.
• Line-manage and support other staff; implement Team Teach and other de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Pastoral welfare leadership

Excellent communicator

Safeguarding knowledge

Resilient and empathetic

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

NVQ Level 3 or working towards

Job description

Greenacre School, one of the UK’s largest special schools, is seeking a Pastoral Welfare Leader to support pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning needs. The role involves working across the school and community to prevent issues, intervene early and improve welfare and attendance, including liaising with safeguarding services.

The candidate should have pastoral or safeguarding leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and robust safeguarding knowledge.