Pupil Support Team (PST) Lead

MyNewTerm; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Hill Academy & College in partnership with St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the Pupil Support Team to address pupils’ needs, coordinating mental health, OT/SALT therapy and targeted interventions to overcome barriers to learning.

You will liaise with staff and external practitioners, line-manage the PST, conduct home visits, track progress and support policy development across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a pupil support or wellbeing team.
• Strong communication with parents, carers and external practitioners.
• Knowledge of SEMH and pupil mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pupil Support Team to address pupil needs and coordinate mental health and therapeutic support.
• Liaise with teaching staff and external practitioners to develop individual action plans for targeted pupils.
• Line manage the Pupil Support Team, provide staff training and day-to-day supervision.
• Support attendance, behaviour and transition planning for pupils across schools.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to school policies and safeguarding.

Job description

About this role

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy and College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Abbey Hill Academy and College our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Job Purpose

To lead the Pupil Support Team (PST) to address the needs of pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, with specific responsibility for coordinating pupil mental health, therapeutic support (OT/SALT), and targeted interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with teaching staff and external practitioners to assess and provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievement and enable them to overcome barriers to learning, including leading on pupil mental health, wellbeing, SEMH, and communication needs
• Be accountable for identification in one or a cluster of schools of the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and develop individual action plans for targeted pupils, and work with an allocation of pupils
• Line manage the Pupil Support Team, including staff training, development, and day to day supervision
• Work with parents / carers to help address poor performance/attendance/behaviour
• Undertake home visits to keep parents/carers informed, and secure positive family support
• Monitor the implementation of plans and report on progress achieved, support the re-integration of pupils excluded from school or following an alternative timetable
• Provide extra support to pupils through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them, including overseeing mental health initiatives, delivering whole-school in-service training, and acting as a certified CPI Safety Intervention trainer.
• Contribute to improving the Pupil Support Team and school plans, including writing and reviewing allocated policies
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies/organisations to set up resources/initiatives to help address barriers to learning, attend multi-professional meetings, and take notes.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to pupils’ personal circumstances.
• Manage study support activities, such as homework clubs
• Support the transition of pupils moving between schools e.g. from primary to secondary
• Contribute to the development of activities to encourage family involvement in the school
• Undertake occasional outreach and deliver training to other schools / settings
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow - we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind - competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters - regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://www.abbeyhillschool.co.uk/