An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Lead to join our team at Bushbury School

Bushbury School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Wolverhampton, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 7-19 with Autism and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLC )

We require our successful candidate to support the management of the pastoral welfare requirements of the school strategically and operationally. This role is key to ensuring that the ethos and standards are delivered at the school. Our Pastoral Lead will receive full support and guidance in developing the role.

As our Pastoral Lead, you will:

• Take the strategic lead in managing the safety and attendance of all learners
  * Be responsible for the implementation of the school's systems, procedures, and policies in relation to attendance and punctuality.
• Assist the Headteacher in helping to develop procedures with regards to pastoral provision for all learners.
  * Be an exemplary leader in dealings with staff, pupils, parents, and outside agencies
  * Liaise with teachers to make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are unexpectedly absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the year groups
  * Participate in Positive Handling and de-escalation techniques training.
  * Promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people that you are responsible for or encounter.

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Why work for us?

• REFER A FRIEND - we want to reward you to earn up to £2500 for a referral
• Small, friendly staff teams
• Supportive management and senior leaders
• Competitive salary including opportunities to progress in your career
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Occupational sick pay
• Free DBS check and Update Service subscription
• Staff referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £500 per referral
• Cashback healthcare plan
• Government Pension scheme

Would you like to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!

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