Education Director, Pastoral Services

4 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Education Director to lead our pastoral services at Meadowcroft School in Wakefield.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective safeguarding strategies to ensure the welfare, safety, and emotional wellbeing of our students.

You will work closely with our school leadership teams to establish functional strategies in all areas of pastoral care, promoting the Equality Act 2010 Protected Characteristics and developing anti-bullying and discrimination policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To lead on effective safeguarding and pupil welfare strategies and plans to ensure the safety and emotional wellbeing of our students
  • To provide detailed and effective advice on Positive Behaviour Profiles and Behaviour Support Plans, based upon behaviour data from both parts of the School
  • To monitor safeguarding, health, accident, injury, and damage incidents within all year groups and make positive interventions, analysis, and recommendations when necessary via SLT
  • To identify personal issues that are affecting students' performance and learning and inform appropriate and relevant managers and staff to assist where required
  • To communicate and liaise with teaching staff to improve the relationships with students in the School
  • To develop positive relationships with students
  • To contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes with regards to positive behaviour support

Essential Requirements:

  • Previous experience in education or a related field
  • SEN experience is desirable
  • A full UK driving licence is required

About Us:

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.

We are part of Acorn Education and offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary of up to £33,280 per annum, a pension scheme, and access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.



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