SEMH SRB Pastoral and SEND Manager

Sewell Park Academy; England; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Sewell Park Academy seeks a senior leader to run the Specialist Resource Base (SRB) for KS3 in the foundation stage. You will work with the SRB Lead Teacher on day-to-day operations, lead pastoral care and SEND interventions, and line-manage Teaching Assistants within Norfolk's AP strategy.

The role requires trauma-informed leadership, strong safeguarding, and collaboration with families and external agencies. DBS and Childcare Disqualification declarations are mandatory.

Competenze

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Childcare (Disqualification) declaration required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Mansioni

• Provide operational management alongside SRB Lead Teacher, deputising when required.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver targeted SEMH support.
• Conduct standardised assessments and oversee Individual Intervention Plans.
• Line manage SRB Teaching Assistants.

Conoscenze

Trauma-informed leadership

Resilience under pressure

Clear communication

Solution-focused approach

High expectations of young people

Understanding of trauma and SEMH

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This is a permanent senior leadership post running the Specialist Resource Base at Sewell Park Academy, which focuses on KS3 pupils in the foundation stage. The role covers day-to-day operations alongside the SRB Lead Teacher, leading pastoral care and SEND interventions, and line managing the base's Teaching Assistants. It sits within Norfolk's alternative provision strategy and calls for a trauma-informed manager who works closely with families and external agencies. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification declaration are required.

What the job involves

• Provide operational management alongside the Lead Teacher, deputising when required, and maintain high standards across the provision
• Plan, coordinate and deliver targeted SEMH support
• Conduct standardised assessments and oversee Individual Intervention Plans
• Line manage, develop and empower SRB Teaching Assistants
• Guide pupils through induction, assessment and transition into and out of the base
• Act as a consistent, trusted link for parents and carers, home school DSLs and external agencies
• Foster positive relationships and robust safeguarding through partnership working

Skills & knowledge

• Trauma-informed, approachable leadership style
• Resilience under pressure
• Clear communication
• Solution-focused approach to complex challenges
• High expectations of young people
• Deep understanding of how trauma and SEMH needs affect learning and behaviour

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS
• Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 declaration
• Checks with past employers
• Right to work in the UK