Pupil Support Lead (Maternity Cover)

London Source: WhatJobs

£25,535 - £26,917

Vacancy: Pupil Support Lead

Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Grade: TSPT 9 points 29-31

Hours : 28.8 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: £25,535 - £26,917 (FTE £37,262 - £39,278)

We are looking for an individual who is committed and passionate about the wellbeing of children in our care. The successful candidate will be professional, articulate, and confident to act as primary liaison with external partners, outside agencies and families. You will have good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, be diplomatic, trustworthy and sensitive. You will also be organised, efficient and able to lead the team by example. Previous experience of supporting children’s pastoral needs is desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and will be expected to;

work with senior leaders to deliver safeguarding operationally across the school facilitating the protection of all health and well-being;
to be a deputy designated Child Protection Officer;
to have the lead overview of CAFs within the school;
to support LAC pupils across the school;
to attend multi-agency meetings including Child Protection Conferences;
to implement unique bespoke safeguarding overarching systems to monitor and track all concerns regarding vulnerable children where necessary;
to provide pastoral support to teachers and staff, addressing the needs of children who require support to overcome barriers to learning at school and at home in order to achieve their full potential; and
to work with individuals and groups of children, their families and other professionals to address issues relating to behaviour, learning and SEMH.

Spring Trust strives to offer the very best education within our power to every child we can reach. Our schools are part of a family that shares our knowledge, expertise and resources to change children’s lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all shortlisted candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to find out more, please visit our school website:

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