Head of Behaviour and Pastoral
James Calvert Spence College
Northumberland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band 8: £33,037 - £36,649
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2024
Job overview
Be Kind. Work Hard. Aim High
Do you believe every child deserves the very best education? Are you an effective team player with a
positive disposition and a well-developed sense of humour? If so, we have the position for you!
We are seeking a leader who will help us drive forward our vision for behaviour and safeguarding. The
Head of Behaviour and Pastoral is a new role: a non-teacher who will form part of the small Executive
Leadership Team at James Calvert Spence College. The post has been developed to build capacity to
our leadership team, and we are seeking a new leader to lead our behavioural culture to the next level
and ensure students are at the heart of every decision and get the best educational experience they
can.
By applying for this role you could join our exciting journey towards developing positive behaviour
across our year 6-13 school. Over the last year we have changed our approach to managing behaviour
by adopting a relational approach. We have had access to a wealth of support from the BeYou,
mental health team, Educational Mental Health Practitioners and other members of the local
authority as one of their pilot schools. Our journey will be showcased in the Northumberland summer
conferences.
We have invested heavily in developing positive behaviours throughout the school. You will manage a
skilled team of Pastoral Support Officers who will also support you in your safeguarding role as
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. As attendance is high priority, we have appointed a Family
Liaison officer. Most recently we have appointed a PSO to manage our internal inclusion unit this,
alongside our reflection room, provides opportunity to reflect on behaviour choices and reduce the
number of suspensions across the school.
You will be a determined and resilient individual who believes that a culture of excellent behaviour for
learning and respect is vital to the progress of our students and key to supporting them unlocking
their full potential. To fulfil the role, you will be required to deal with students, parents and outside
agencies in a professional, prompt and confidential manner. Strong interpersonal skills are essential!
The role is predominantly based in school but also has a wider remit, including working with families
and the wider community to promote engagement and intervention at the earliest opportunity.
Seeking links with alternative education providers and ensuring high quality provision is also part of
the day job.
The successful candidate will work with students aged 9 – 18, whose behaviour and disaffection has
significant impact upon their attainment. In line with our school values ‘Be Kind, Work Hard, Aim
High’, you will help to improve pupil progress and achievement by minimising barriers to learning and
maximising pupil participation.
This is an exciting time to join a dedicated staff team in our Ofsted rated GOOD school. You will play
an integral part in working towards our whole school priorities:
• to raise attainment of all students, including disadvantaged students, in all year groups
• to promote and enhance the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all members of our
community
In return, the role offers a friendly and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities
for training and development.
If you are interested in a career in student welfare, behaviour and/or wellbeing, then we’d like to hear
from you.
Further details about the school and vacancy can be obtained from www.jcsc.co.uk or by emailing
lgordon01@jcsc.co.uk, Linda Gordon, Business Support Officer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is
essential that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. You can view our Safeguarding and Child
Protection Policy online. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service
is required for all posts.
Interested in applying? Completed forms must be emailed to Linda Gordon, Business Support Officer
at lgordon01@jcsc.co.uk .
The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 13 May 2024.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 May 2024
Attached documents
About James Calvert Spence College
- James Calvert Spence College
- Acklington Road, Amble
- Northumberland
- NE65 0NG
- United Kingdom
It’s my great pleasure to welcome you to James Calvert Spence College, a 9-19 through school that welcome students from Y5 through to Sixth Form. We’re a relatively small, friendly school that is in the heart of its community in Amble, on the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
Our school was formed by the merger of a middle and a high school, giving a unique educational experience for children in our community. Unlike pupils in many primary schools, our key stage 2 children have access to a fabulous array of facilities that are usually reserved for those in secondary school. These facilities including science labs; an art, fashion and DT suite; PE facilities including generous playing fields, tennis courts, a running track, dance studio, sports hall and climbing wall; and well-equipped classrooms and science laboratories.
We have high aspirations for all our students – we expect them to show determination and a desire to achieve highly and, in return, we offer them unwavering support throughout their years with us. In Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form, we offer a wide range of GCSE and A-Level courses to make sure that there is a relevant pathway into Higher Education, further training or employment for everyone.
JCSC has improved considerably over the last few years with excellent A-level results and rapidly rising GCSE outcomes. This improvement was validated by Ofsted last summer where we achieved ‘Good’ status for the very first time in the school’s history. We’re very proud of this fact, especially as it was a real team effort – every member of our staff contributed to that judgement, and every member of staff plays their part in ensuring our students are well cared for, feel safe and learn well. We’re a kind and caring school, and our kind and caring staff are pivotal in our continued success. When you join JCSC you join a dedicated and supportive team unlike any other.
The staff and governors of the school are committed to its continuing development and improvement, to ensure that it provides education of the highest quality for all students.
It’s a great place to work or study – feel free to contact us and arrange a visit if you’d like to experience all JCSC has to offer first hand.
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