The Links Academy is recruiting a Pastoral Support Leader for its specialist school supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs and wider SEND. The post centres on mentoring pupils and working with families and outside agencies to improve attendance, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. It is term-time, with five further days, within a school that runs a restorative, relational approach. Start is January 2027 and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide pastoral support and mentoring for children
- Work closely with families to reduce barriers to education
- Support attendance, behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Liaise with social care, health professionals and other agencies
- Promote the academy's restorative and relational approach
- Contribute to a positive, nurturing and ambitious culture
- Work directly with children, parents, staff and external agencies to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and outcomes
Qualifications
- Numeracy and literacy equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or GCSE grades 9-4 (A-C)
Experience
- Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with SEMH and SEND needs
Skills & knowledge
- Builds positive relationships quickly and effectively
- Proactive, organised and able to use own initiative
- Supports children through challenges and celebrates their successes
- Works collaboratively as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high aspirations for every child
- Two appropriate references
What’s offered
- Welcoming and highly supportive staff team
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Regular supervision and wellbeing support
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives
- Rewarding role within a specialist SEMH setting
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
