Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Lead

Knutsford Academy; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Knutsford Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to support wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding across our student community. You will work with families, staff and external partners to remove barriers to learning and ensure every pupil feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

The role requires resilience, organisation and a student-centred approach, with a commitment to promoting inclusive practices and safeguarding, while building strong relationships to secure the best

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in an educational, pastoral, youth work, safeguarding, social care or similar setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, attendance, behaviour management and the barriers that can impact student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students to promote wellbeing and personal development.
• Work with families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance and engagement.
• Promote inclusion and support vulnerable students to ensure opportunities to succeed.
• Contribute to safeguarding by identifying concerns and maintaining records with safeguarding colleagues.
• Build productive relationships with students, parents and professionals to secure best outcomes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student wellbeing

Safeguarding

Attendance management

Behaviour management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Knutsford Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to support wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding across our student community. You will work with families, staff and external partners to remove barriers to learning and ensure every pupil feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

The role requires resilience, organisation and a student-centred approach, with a commitment to promoting inclusive practices and safeguarding, while building strong relationships to secure the best