Fixed-term maternity cover for a Pupil Support Lead at St Mary Cray Primary Academy, part of the Spring Trust, on 28.8 hours a week across 39 weeks. The post centres on safeguarding and pastoral work: acting as deputy Child Protection Officer, overseeing CAF work, supporting looked-after children and attending multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences. The role is the main liaison with outside agencies and families and leads the team by example. The start date is as soon as possible, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver safeguarding operationally across the school with senior leaders, protecting pupils' health and wellbeing
- Act as deputy designated Child Protection Officer
- Lead the overview of CAFs within the school
- Support looked-after children across the school
- Attend multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences
- Implement bespoke safeguarding systems to monitor and track concerns about vulnerable children
- Provide pastoral support to teachers and staff
- Work with pupils, families and other professionals on barriers to learning, behaviour and SEMH needs
- Act as primary liaison with external partners, outside agencies and families
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence to act as primary liaison with external partners and families
- Diplomatic, trustworthy and sensitive manner
- Organised and efficient way of working
- Leading a team by example
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Proof of ID and medical clearance
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references and online search
Other
- Professional and articulate manner
- Commitment to children's wellbeing and to raising standards and life chances in an inclusive environment
Nice to have
- Previous experience of supporting children's pastoral needs
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
