Pastoral Lead – Alternative & Additional Provision

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2025

• Closing date

  17 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,366.00 - £40,476.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £29,289 - £35,541

Pastoral Lead – Alternative & Additional Provision job summary

Pastoral Lead – Alternative & Additional Provision
Location: Plantsbrook School & Alternative Provision Unit
Salary: Grade 4 £33,366 - £40,476 per annum (Pro Rata: £29,289 - £35,541)
Contract: Full-time (36.5 hours/week), Term-time only
Start Date: Easter 2025

Are you passionate about making a real difference in students’ lives? Do you have the skills and dedication to support young people facing challenges with behaviour, attendance, and personal development? If so, we want to hear from you!

Plantsbrook School is seeking a Pastoral Lead for Alternative and Additional Provision to provide high-quality pastoral care and guidance to students in our Alternative Provision Unit. You will play a vital role in supporting behaviour management, improving attendance, and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral care and support to students, both in school and through external interventions.
• Work closely with families, staff, and external agencies to address students' behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Lead on attendance improvement strategies and behaviour management within the Alternative Provision.
• Support students transitioning into and out of the provision, ensuring continuity of care and guidance.
• Act as a role model, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Investigate incidents, implement restorative practices, and monitor student well-being.
• Develop and oversee Student Support Plans/Early Help Plans tailored to individual needs.
• Liaise with external organisations to enhance career guidance and post-16 transition support.
• Undertake daily supervision duties and contribute to the school’s detention and behaviour management systems.
• Potential to train as a First Aider, Mental Health Lead, or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with young people in pastoral support, behaviour management, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of barriers to learning, mental health, and behaviour strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with families, staff, and external agencies.
• A proactive and empathetic approach to student well-being and development.
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
• The opportunity to develop your career in student welfare and pastoral care.
• A role that makes a real impact on students’ lives and future opportunities.

Closing Date: Monday, 17 March 2025
Interviews: Thursday 20 or Friday 21 March 2025

Join us and help shape a brighter future for our students

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Plantsbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1553 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Plantsbrook School website (opens in new tab)
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