[240501B] Pastoral Manager Secondary

SAIL Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Pastoral Manager Secondary to join the School in September 2024.

Post: Pastoral Manager Secondary

Location: SAIL Academy, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade I pt 18-20 £32,076 - £33,945 pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

About the role

Pastoral Manager Secondary is an exciting new role at SAIL Academy. Under the direction of the Assistant Headteachers, you will lead the implementation of pastoral care for KS3/4 pupils at our School. In this role, you will:

• Meet regularly with Teachers to monitor behaviour and attendance
• Embed clear routines and expectations for the behaviour of pupils across all aspects of school life
• Develop needs-led individual behaviour support plans for KS3/4 pupils
• Provide advice and guidance to the wider staff team to support them in the delivery of support plans
• Co-ordinate and implement targeted interventions, including ELSA and Thrive
• Work as part of the Safeguarding Team

About the successful candidate

Our new Pastoral Manager will:

• Have an understanding of learning needs and the importance of raising achievement
• Be familiar and able to assess pupils using the Thrive online assessment
• Have data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning
• Have proven leadership and management skills with a clear vision and strategy for providing high quality, inclusive education
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships

Experience and skills in the following areas are desirable, but not essential:

• De-escalation and physical intervention training
• Experience of working with pupils with SEMH needs
• Experience of planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions
• Level 3 or above safeguarding training

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism or an SEMH profile.

We are a growing school which opened in September 2023 and currently have around 80 students. Our aim is to build safe, independent lives for the Autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. We personalise each child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to support them to achieve and experience success and independence.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Bournemouth, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org

Closing date: for applications is Wednesday, 15th May 2024

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 20th May 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form at: https://www.reachsouth.org/vacancies.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.