Pupil Support Team (PST) Lead

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Abbey Hill Academy and College, seeks a proactive lead to direct the Pupil Support Team. You will coordinate mental health initiatives and targeted interventions to raise attainment and wellbeing.

You will liaise with staff, families, and external practitioners, chair multi-professional meetings, and drive school improvement through policy development and training.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the Pupil Support Team.
• Coordinate pupil mental health, SEMH and communication needs.
• Develop and monitor individual action plans for targeted pupils.
• Work with parents to address attendance/behaviour.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals.
• Deliver whole-school training and contribute to policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pupil Support Team across Abbey Hill Academy and College.
• Coordinate pupil mental health, SEMH, and communication needs.
• Develop and monitor individual action plans for targeted pupils.
• Work with parents to address attendance and behaviour.
• Liaise with external agencies and multi-professional meetings.
• Deliver training and contribute to school plans and policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Mental health awareness

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Tools

CPI Safety Intervention

Job description

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., 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.,

• 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. 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., 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 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.