Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, feel supported and achieve their potential?
What you'll be doing:
As our Behaviour & Pastoral Lead, you'll:
- Support pupils to develop positive behaviour, attendance and engagement.
- Work closely with families and other professionals to put effective support in place.
- Help pupils develop positive wellbeing and mental health.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues to ensure consistent approaches across the school.
- Support the development and review of individual support plans, risk assessments and interventions.
- Use behaviour, attendance and other relevant data to help identify where additional support or intervention is needed.
- Support safeguarding across the school as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Line manage members of the pastoral team.
- Help lead pupil voice and leadership opportunities through the Junior Leadership Team.
- Oversee pupil mentoring opportunities and support the school's programme of assemblies and enrichment activities.
About you
You're looking for someone who is approachable, organised and confident, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
You’ll have experience of supporting vulnerable pupils and implementing effective support strategies, alongside strong behaviour management, communication and organisational skills. Experience of managing colleagues or influencing practice to improve outcomes for pupils is also important.
You'll understand the importance of safeguarding and SEND and have an awareness of how trauma and neurodiversity can affect a young person’s needs, behaviour and engagement.
Most importantly, you'll bring energy, resilience and a genuine commitment to making a difference for young people.
Why join us?
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
- A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous life cover
Who are we?
Silverways School is an independent special school which supports children and young people with autism and associated learning needs. The school is set in the heart of the community in Enfield, North London.
The focus at Silverways School is on maximising every child’s potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.
Silverways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Behaviour and Pastoral Lead employer: Kedleston Group Limited
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