Student Support Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Laptop for professional use

On-site gym and swimming pool

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated pastoral support lead to work with students, families and staff to promote wellbeing, attendance and positive behaviour in a secondary setting.

You will mentor students, support safeguarding processes and help create an environment where every pupil can succeed. The role requires excellent communication, calmness under pressure and strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support and working with young people is desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students and mentor them.
• Support safeguarding processes and student wellbeing.
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Remain calm and effective in challenging situations.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and wellbeing. The role will involve providing pastoral support, mentoring students, managing behaviour incidents, supporting safeguarding processes and helping to create an environment in which all students can succeed.

You will be a visible presence around school, building positive relationships with students whilst maintaining high expectations. The postholder will support students experiencing difficulties, work alongside parents and carers to improve outcomes, and help ensure that all students engage positively with school life.

The role requires excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with challenging situations. Experience of working with young people and a strong understanding of behaviour management, attendance and safeguarding practices would be advantageous.

What the school offers its staff

• A ‘Good Plus’ school (Ofsted, June 2022) with strong leadership, excellent staff support, and a calm, respectful environment.
• An oversubscribed and popular academy, easily accessible via the M54 and M6, within reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury and Wales.
• A forward-thinking and ambitious academy, committed to innovation and excellence.
• Part of the Learning Community Trust, offering outstanding CPD, collaboration, and career development opportunities.
• A school that values staff wellbeing, offering benefits such as: Comprehensive wellbeing support, Laptop for professional use, Access to our on-site gym and swimming pool

Commitment to safeguarding

LCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list). References will be checked following the LCT recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance KCSIE, online checks will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. We are committed to equality and diversity, and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - KCSIE. For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our website - https://hadleylearningcommunity.org.uk/secondary/policies-documents/