Pastoral Lead

Cambian Dunbroch School is a new independent specialist school that forms part of a 22 bed Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for pupils aged 11-18. This well-resourced school will have a high staff to student ratio, with small class sizes and a curriculum that is bespoke to needs of the children and young people. We are looking for a Pastoral Lead to join us.

08:30 - 16:30 Mon - Fri, 39 working weeks, 5.6 weeks paid holidays

This is a full time 1 -year interim position available from September 2023 with a six months probationary period.

To enable pupils to overcome personal barriers to learning through the delivery of a planned provision that supports the safety, well-being and academic needs of pupils, particularly with regard to both the social, emotional and mental health and EHCP targets of pupils.

To support the management team with:

- engagement
- attendance
- behaviour
- pastoral interventions
- safeguarding
- child protection
- family liaison
- Vocational learning
- transition
- Incentives
- Destinations
- Continued professional development of staff
- delivery of PSHE
- LAC and PEP meetings In order to improve pupil development, progress and achievement.

Key Role Objectives
- To work with school staff, SENDCO and external agencies to identify pupils in need of extra support
- To develop provision to offer layers of support that will support children to develop resilience and the ability to work towards their development, progress and achievement
- To develop both 1:1 and group mentoring relationships with students identified as needing support
- To work with small groups of pupils identified as ‘vulnerable’ in specific SEMH areas through targeted intervention
- to spot the signs of any stress a student might be under and provide the appropriate type of pastoral support
- To provide a ‘safe haven’ for those students who need it
- To liaise with colleagues in school and with outside agencies to work towards the best outcomes for students
- To assist the lead practitioner in safeguarding, acting as deputy designated safeguarding lead if necessary particularly with regard to those pupils for whom their placement may be at risk
- To liaise with parents/carers as necessary
- To maintain accurate records and help with any administration relevant to referrals from colleagues in addition to those from outside agencies
- To support with improving pupil attendance, punctuality and transition planning into the school.
- To engage in pupil centred meetings with external partners.
- To support children with issues that may be impacting on their well being such as

Relationships
Peer Pressure
Domestic Abuse
Bullying

Bereavement

Divorce
Transition
Social care changes

**Qualifications and training**:

- Relevant training for working with young people aged between 11-19
- Degree in Psychology or similar field

**Experience desired**:

- Experience of working with young people aged 11-19
- Proven track record of successfully working with disaffected young people
- Working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties or diagnosis with awareness of therapeutic/clinical approaches
- Experience of working in a secondary school setting

**Skills**:

- An ability to communicate effectively with students, students, parents and multi agencies
- An ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Good organization, time management, communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Good research and planning skills
- Knowledge of the principals involved in giving advice and guidance to young people including the place of confidentiality and sharing information
- The ability to find creative and imaginative solutions to problems
- The ability to produce detailed, concise evaluative reports of the programme

Attitude:

- A commitment to and an enthusiasm for the post
- Adaptability and a professional approach to the responsibilities of the post.
- An understanding of and commitment to the equal opportunities policies of the School
- An eagerness to gain experience, expertise and professional development through this position

**Experience**:
Pastoral management: 1 year (preferred)

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