Pastoral and Attendance Lead

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Pastoral Lead, providing and coordinating emotional support for our pupils. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day to day running of our happy and successful school. As a school, we endeavour to make a real difference to the lives of the children within our care.

The culture in school is one of high expectations and aspiration for all. The successful candidate will be required to effectively support the emotional needs of pupils, enabling them to access all curriculum areas and make good progress. This support may be provided by the individual or may be sought from external agencies. We seek team members who are genuinely up for a challenge and who want to get involved with all aspects of our academy life.

This is the chance to be part of something exciting and fulfilling and we recruit team members who share the dream and pro-actively demonstrate the values and attitudes to make our Academy a truly special experience for our children and families.

• Excellence & Development:
  We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative:
  Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus:
  We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact:
  Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.
• Making a difference:
  Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

• We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
• Professional Development:
  Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly:
  We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support:
  Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection:
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

Lower Farm Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
1. Explain your understanding of safeguarding
2. Please briefly explain how you have successfully overcome communication barriers with children.
3. Please briefly explain your experience of promoting and gaining positive pupil behavior.
4. Please briefly explain your experience of working with children and families in difficulty and crisis.