Head of Student Support

6 months ago

Chester, United Kingdom The Hammond Full time

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Student Support is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and appropriate staffing of a pastoral policy and procedures.

The Head of Student Support also directly manages the Head of Boarding.

The Head of Student Support’s ultimate aim is to ensure all students are fully supported throughout their time at The Hammond, and to work alongside parents/ carers, teaching and support staff, and outside agencies to create an environment conducive to learning and growth.

**Main Responsibilities**
- To act in the capacity of Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- The creation of high expectations amongst students and parents in terms of maximising positive behaviour choices and attendance.
- Strategic lead for school, college and higher education pastoral and welfare. - Strategic lead for student accommodation (post-16 years of age).
- To work closely with the Principal to ensure all documentation and evidence is accurate and submitted on time for inspections.
- To create and develop the Student Support Development Plan and to contribute to the organisational strategic plan.
- Liaison with teaching staff and form tutors to create mechanisms of support for students.
- Training of staff to ensure effective communication at Parents’ Evenings and other school events.
- Strategic lead for behaviour monitoring systems.
- Strategic lead for child protection monitoring systems.
- To present weekly reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
- To continuously update safeguarding knowledge and procedures.
- Liaising with the Principal regarding temporary and permanent exclusions, parent meetings, writing and compiling of exclusion administration, liaison with external agencies where appropriate.
- To always exhibit exceptional leadership qualities with high expectations of what can be achieved by staff and students.
- To lead the Head of Boarding to ensure safeguarding and student welfare procedures are effective and strong.
- To liaise with leaders of marketing to ensure the pastoral curriculum is accurately promoted through digital and traditional marketing, as well as through school marketing events.

The Hammond School is a school with a difference. It gives young people with a variety of talents and interests a chance to develop a freedom of expression, self discipline and a life-long love of learning.
Our teachers and support staff form a dedicated, energetic and caring team, who work to encourage the individual child's learning style, and make their time at school an enjoyable experience.
- At The Hammond School, we aim to help all our pupils achieve their goals. _We want them to reach their full academic potential whilst encouraging their creativity through Dance, Drama or Music.
The rich cultural tradition at The Hammond supports the dynamic, academic and creative mix of the school, and all pupils benefit from the interests and talents of their peers.

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