Join Our Team! Pastoral Lead required…

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young lives?

Do you possess a heart for pastoral care and a knack for nurturing strong relationships?

We're seeking an exceptional individual to join our vibrant primary school community as our dedicated Pastoral Lead with HLTA responsibilities.

As our school's Pastoral Lead, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. You'll have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in improving attendance rates and enhancing the overall relationship between the school and those facing challenges in attending regularly and achieving their full potential.

Your role is to:

- Provide compassionate pastoral support to students, offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear.

- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to identify and address barriers to attendance and achievement.

- Implement innovative strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.

- Lead interventions and initiatives aimed at supporting students with attendance issues, ensuring every child has equal access to education.

- Take on HLTA responsibilities, providing high-quality classroom support and assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.

Qualifications and Attributes:

- A passion for working with children and a commitment to their holistic development.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and staff members.

- Experience in pastoral care, preferably within an educational setting.

- HLTA qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining it.

- Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

- A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and community.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey that combines pastoral care with teaching support, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something truly special!

Key Responsibilities of the Pastoral Lead:

• Provide Emotional Support by offering emotional guidance and support to students experiencing difficulties, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, or behavioural issues.
• To promote positive behaviour by implementing strategies to foster a positive and respectful school culture, including promoting kindness, empathy, and conflict resolution skills among students.
• Monitor student attendance closely and intervene early to address any patterns of absenteeism or lateness, working closely with families and external agencies as needed.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection responsibilities to ensure the welfare and safety of students by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures, and promptly report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.
• Crisis Intervention to provide support and guidance during times of crisis or emergencies, such as bereavement, family breakdown, or incidents affecting the school community.
• Collaboration and Partnership to work effectively with teachers, parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support to students and families, including attending meetings and liaising with outside services.
• Putting together individual Support Plans to develop and implement personalized support plans for students with specific pastoral needs, ensuring that interventions are tailored to meet their unique requirements.
• Promote Well-being Initiatives by organising programmes aimed at promoting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of students, such as mindfulness sessions, well-being workshops, and peer support groups.

• Assist in developing and implementing effective behaviour management strategies, providing guidance and training to staff members as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to pastoral care interventions, including progress reports, incident logs, and communication with external agencies.
• Engage with the wider school community, including parents, carers, and local organisations, to foster positive relationships and support the overall well-being of students both inside and outside of school hours.

Essential Requirements:

• HLTA qualification/ pastoral experience
• DBS on the update service or issued in the last 12 months.
• 6+ months experience
• Safeguarding trained (we offer free CPD)
• Prevent trained (we offer free CPD)
• FGM trained (we offer free CPD)

All applicants are required to provide a full CV, DBS and are subject to our clearance and interview procedures before being successful.

If you are interested, please contact Alexandra at Smart Education.

Job Title: Pastoral Lead with HLTA Responsibilities  

Location: Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 3:30

Start Date: May 2024  

Qualifications Required: Level 3 or higher

Salary:  £85.91 - £90.91 per day

Interview Dates: As soon as Possible

Contact: Alexandra Evans at Smart Education

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