Student Wellbeing & Attendance Lead

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Lead to join a secondary school in Dorchester. The role supports students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, working with students, families, teachers and the pastoral team.

The ideal candidate has pastoral or student-support experience, strong communication and safeguarding knowledge, and an ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Qualifications

• Pastoral or student-support experience in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong safeguarding and wellbeing knowledge.
• Calm, approachable and consistent in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to students.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and engagement.
• Identify students who may require additional support.
• Work with families and external professionals where appropriate.
• Support behaviour and attendance improvement strategies.
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and pastoral documentation.
• Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders.
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Organisation skills

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Lead to join a secondary school in Dorchester. The role supports students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, working with students, families, teachers and the pastoral team.

The ideal candidate has pastoral or student-support experience, strong communication and safeguarding knowledge, and an ability to build positive relationships with young people.