This is a pupil engagement and pastoral post at Skegby Junior Academy, sitting within the school's safeguarding team. The work centres on leading attendance, behaviour and wellbeing strategies across the academy, and working with the SENCo on targeted interventions. It is a term-time role of 37 hours a week over 40 weeks, and the post-holder also serves as deputy designated safeguarding lead. Visa sponsorship is not available and the start date is to be confirmed.
What the job involves
- Lead pupil engagement and attendance strategies across the academy
- Deliver high-quality pastoral care and support
- Promote positive attitudes, wellbeing and behaviour across the academy
- Promote an inclusive, positive culture throughout the academy
- Work with teachers, parents and external agencies so every child feels safe, valued and ready to learn
- Lead initiatives on positive behaviour, resilience and mental health
- Work with the SENCo to put timely, targeted interventions in place
- Monitor attendance and wellbeing and tackle barriers to learning
- Sit on the safeguarding team as deputy designated safeguarding lead
Experience
- Experience working with children in a pastoral or safeguarding role
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence leading on behaviour, attendance and wellbeing
- Developing pastoral provision to meet diverse pupil needs
- Creative, original thinking
- Effective behaviour management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, empathetic approach to pupils and families
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK, evidenced before employment starts
Other
- Collaborative working within a committed team
What’s offered
- Comprehensive benefits package via a benefits marketplace
- Free digital wellbeing companion and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Training to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider
- CPD, apprenticeships, upskilling and professional review
- Generous public sector pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies and time off for dependants
- Generous annual leave allocation
- Automatic pay progression
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
