Pastoral Manager

Vacancy at Springwell Learning Community for:  Pastoral Manager

Grade 9 (SCP 32-35) Term time, including INSET days, plus two weeks. 

Required for September 2021

Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?  

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children? Do you have the ability to engage, motivate and promote the learning and personal development of pupils? 

Do you share our vision of an inclusive education system where staff teams work together for the specific needs of children and young people? 

Are you an exceptional leader who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties? 

We are currently looking for a Pastoral Manager who can: 

Lead in the implementation of safeguarding, behaviour and attendance policies, training and procedures 

Act as the Designated Senior Leader for Safeguarding and Attendance 

Ensure a timely, robust and appropriate response to welfare issues including behavioural difficulties, disaffection, poor attendance and  medical concerns through both direct work and leadership of Pastoral Welfare Leaders and Pastoral Care Workers Establish effective and collaborative relationships with other professionals to secure regular attendance and safeguarding of pupils  through a broad range of strategies and interventions 

Be, or is willing to train to be, an advanced Team Teach tutor. 

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the Barnsley and Kirklees Special Provision Partnership. We’re a new, bold partnership, formed through the collaboration of Springwell Learning Community, Greenacre School and Joseph Norton Academy. Through our collaboration we provide a unique opportunity for our children, our staff and the communities we serve. This post will suit a candidate who has the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of social, emotional, mental health and special educational needs.  

We need a senior leader who is highly motivated, with imagination and focus to join us on our journey. Only the very best will do as our children deserve only the best. If you are a great leader, if you are dedicated to improving the life chances of children and have the ability to help both staff and pupils shine, please get in touch!

Springwell Learning Community is an extremely special place to work. Attendance is high. Exclusions are exceedingly low, and pupils make good progress over time. Parents comment that their children settle quickly and enjoy coming to school. Pupils say they feel safe and cared for. The school's approach, including nurture principles, social pedagogy and restorative practice, is unique in the district and we work hard to provide the best possible experience for the pupils we support.  

Should you be successfully appointed, you’ll be working alongside dedicated, talented and highly skilled people.  For more information about the role, please speak to Dan Foster, Associate Executive Principal. To make an appointment, please call Sarah Elliot on 01226 291133.