At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a supportive team to provide pastoral care and safeguarding for pupils.
- Company: Holly Spring Primary School, a caring community focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a well-resourced school with extensive grounds and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be an inspirational role model and positively impact students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's social care or education, with strong partnership skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a highly organised and motivated individual to the role of Pastoral Support Leader and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, who will manage our strong pastoral support team. We need an exceptional practitioner, who will be an inspirational role model to our pupils and work with staff and families to give our pupils the best start to their education.
You will lead our support team, providing social and emotional interventions for our pupils as well as providing a range of support to families. In addition, you will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing the case load, attending meetings with professionals, supporting staff and providing data for SLT.
We are looking for:
- An experienced practitioner who can demonstrate successful partnerships with parents.
- Someone ideally with experience of working in Children’s Social Care/Early Help or the Police.
- A positive and enthusiastic member of the school community.
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated team with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
- Opportunities for CPD.
- Some flexibility in working arrangements by mutual agreement.
Holly Spring Primary School is a large, well-resourced school in the Bullbrook area of Bracknell. Our three-form entry school has extensive grounds, a forest learning environment, sensory garden and large spacious classrooms. We are a welcoming and caring community of staff with the desire to make a difference for our pupils.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th July at 9am. Visits are strongly encouraged. If you would like any further details about the school or the role then please contact Liz Baker, the School Business Manager (l.baker@hsprimary.uk). Interviews will take place by mutual agreement.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
As a Disability Symbol User, we have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.
As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role.
On your application form, you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Deputy DSL and Pastoral Support Lead employer: Bracknell Schools
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