Pastoral Welfare Leader

Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,519.00 - £28,955.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days

Pastoral Welfare Leader job summary

Due to internal changes and future growth, we are looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Welfare Leader to join our school community in our Springwell Learning Community special school in Barnsley.

Do you want a rewarding position where you can inspire and make a difference to the lives of children in our special school in Barnsley?

Would you like to join an amazing school where teamwork is highly valued and all staff are determined for all pupils to reach their potential then submit your application to us.

In this role you will be responsible for the welfare, wellbeing and pastoral needs of our children and families, and for managing safeguarding concerns ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. You will lead our safeguarding efforts, provide guidance and support to children and families facing personal challenges, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to deliver the highest standards of care.

As a Pastoral Welfare Lead you will work flexibly across our school and community in response to the needs of pupils and their families. When pupils are regulated, they develop and deliver preventative and early intervention strategies to improve behaviour, welfare and attendance. This includes working with and making appropriate referrals to specialist services and agencies. At tricky times, they are proactive in supporting pupils to regulate their behaviour through the effective use of Team Teach and other strategies. The Pastoral Welfare Lead will line-manage, motivate and support other members of staff.

ABOUT US Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties SEMH.

https://springwellacademies.co.uk/ Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our VALUES - KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE

THE CANDIDATE

• Experience in a school or similar setting

• Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• MUST be educated with GCSE Maths and English

• NVQ L3 qualification or working towards

• Car driver with access to vehicle

SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for a Pastoral Welfare Lead is £26,519 actual annual salary (£30,559 FTE) working 37 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-join-us/

Next Steps

For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We have the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. If this post isn't for you, check out our other vacancies. You can find these here.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Springwell Special Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Springwell Special Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-special-academy (opens in new tab)

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