Student Wellbeing & Behaviour Lead

University of Kent; Hale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Employee referral scheme

Professional development paths

Pension provision

Job summary

Chatham Grammar, part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to support wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students. You will work with staff and safeguarding teams to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.

The role focuses on mentoring, monitoring data, and liaising with parents and external agencies to implement targeted support and early intervention plans.

Qualifications

• Good general education including 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 / A-C) including English, or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people to resolve pastoral or behavioural issues.
• Ability to use ICT and school information systems to track and report student data.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the academy's Culture for Learning policy and maintain high expectations for behaviour and conduct.
• Mentor and coach students to develop positive behaviours that support learning and wellbeing.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing data to evaluate the impact of pastoral interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and interventions using academy data systems.
• Respond to behaviour incidents and support teaching staff in maintaining good order and discipline.
• Provide mediation and restorative approaches to resolve student conflict.
• Participate in pastoral supervision rotas and ensure student areas remain safe and orderly.
• Work closely with the Assistant Principal and Inclusion Team to review student progress and plan targeted support.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate to support student wellbeing.
• Act as a safeguarding key adult for identified students, recording concerns accurately and escalating in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to Early Help plans and multi-agency meetings where required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organised

Safeguarding awareness

Empathy

Behaviour management

Education

5 GCSEs including English

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

Chatham Grammar, part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to support wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students. You will work with staff and safeguarding teams to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.

The role focuses on mentoring, monitoring data, and liaising with parents and external agencies to implement targeted support and early intervention plans.