Behaviour, Guidance and Support HLTA

Please find the generic job description below with contextual interpretation of the specific role at Darland High School emphasised beneath each statement. 

 PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of SLT (Assistant Headteacher), the post holder will be expected to manage and deliver pastoral support to pupils who need help in overcoming barriers to learning and developing their potential by raising standards of behaviour. 

DIMENSIONS:

Darland High School is an English-medium secondary school in North East Wrexham. In September 2019 Joanne Lee was appointed as Headteacher. Since this time the school has been undergoing system change in many areas. The pastoral systems in the school have been overhauled and new proactive methods of addressing behaviour are being implemented. Along with new electronic systems for recording and communicating, these changes are having a positive impact on pupils’ behaviour and learning. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with pupils to help them succeed. Experience of working with teenagers and a keenness to learn / adapt to new systems and technology is desirable. In light of the current circumstances please contact the Headteacher’s PA Mrs. Clare Pickup on headteacher@darlandschool.org.uk directly if you wish to have a tour of the site and a discussion about the role prior to the deadline (social distancing measures followed).

 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPILS 

• Help manage and deliver pastoral support to pupils

To be a first response for everyday student problems. To investigate reported incidents of inappropriate behaviour when required.

• Manage the supervision of pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable

• Assist the pastoral team with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour/ Support/ Mentoring plans

To liaise with the relevant staff on actions to be taken, to administer appropriate support and intervention programmes, with particular reference but not limited to attendance. 

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model

To support positive behaviour at break and lunchtimes around the school site, developing positive working relationships with pupils.

• Liaise with pastoral team to arrange and develop, 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.

• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own behaviour

To monitor the behaviour of identified pupils and provide information and advice to support them in making good choices about their behaviour.

• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem

To develop positive working relationships with pupils and work with them to encourage appropriate responses to everyday situations.

 

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to behaviour/achievement/progress/attendance etc.

To work with pastoral team in the monitoring and support of pupils on Individual Attendance Support Plans 

 

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHERS

• Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc.

To support teaching staff with improving behaviour for learning in lessons. To patrol school site, supporting a calm environment during change-overs and lessons. 

• Work with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate

• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording

To monitor and record the behaviours of pupils and work with the pastoral team to improve pupil engagement and behaviour.

• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils behaviour/achievement/progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

To use school systems consistently, objectively and accurately to report on progress made by pupils on behaviour / attendance plans. 

• Manage record keeping, systems and processes

To use school systems effectively and efficiently to ensure school behavioural and attendance records are kept up-to-date. 

• Work with pastoral team to develop and implement appropriate behaviour management strategies

To undergo training in graduated approaches, and behavioural management strategies and to use these strategies to support pupils in conjunction with pastoral team members.

• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s behaviour/attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil needs.

• Actively seek information regarding, and utilise, the range of activities, courses, organisations and individuals to provide support for pupils to broaden and enrich their learning. 

To take part in training and active research projects that continue to develop capacity of Darland High School to improve behaviour for learning e.g. restorative approaches.

• Determine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment, plans and resources to support pupils. 

To take part in school-based and online training to ensure effective and efficient use of systems and technology at Darland High School.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection/ health, safety and security/  confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

To partake in training in these areas and comply consistently with All Wales Child Protection Procedures and relevant school policies.

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

• Contribute to the overall ethos/ work/ aims of the school

To maintain a calm and professional manner when working in challenging situations. To work with the pastoral team and teaching staff effectively to reduce absence rates and support behaviour for learning.  

• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the pastoral team, to support achievement and progress of pupils

To maintain professional relationships with other agencies to include but not restricted to Care & Support team; I.C.C, Core Group; TRAC.

• Attend and participate in regular meetings

To attend weekly meetings with pastoral team and line manager to establish effective systems for behaviour for learning and attendance. 

• Participate in training and other learning activities as required

To attend INSET days, and other training related to the role. 

• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Work collaboratively across the school.  

• Be responsible for the provision of out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school 

• Contribute to and identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class. 

CONTACTS

Headteacher – Joanne Lee

Assistant Headteacher – Lisa Easton

All Teaching Staff

Pupils

Parents