Pastoral Lead

We are looking for a Pupil Engagement Lead to join our team here at Skegby Junior Academy! Are you passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them thrive? We are seeking a dedicated Pupil Engagement Lead to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. In this role, you will: Lead on pupil engagement and attendance strategies across the Academy. Promote an inclusive and positive culture within the Academy. Deliver High quality pastoral care and support. Promote positive attitudes, wellbeing and behaviour across the Academy. Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Lead initiatives that promote and support positive behaviour, resilience, and mental health. Work collaboratively with the SENCo to implement timely, targeted interventions. Monitor attendance and wellbeing, implementing strategies to overcome barriers to learning. Form part of the safeguarding team and be a Deputy DSL What we’re looking for: Experience working with children in a pastoral/safeguarding role. Someone who confident in leading on behaviour, attendance and well-being. Someone who can develop our current pastoral provision to meet the diverse needs of our children. Someone who is creative and thinks outside of the box. Effective behaviour management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive, empathetic approach to supporting pupils and families. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a committed team. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, so that children can succeed, we would love to hear from you! About us: We have recently started on a new journey at Skegby Junior Academy. With a new Principal leading the school, it is a really exciting time to be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team supporting the children of Skegby to thrive. At the Skegby Junior Academy, we provide a high-quality education for all our pupils, enhanced by a caring and positive atmosphere and underpinned by our SMART Values. We know that pupils learn more effectively if they feel valued, happy and secure. Our children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum and are able to develop their physical skills through a range of activities, after-school clubs and competitions. We place high expectations on our children and work hard together to help them achieve success. We give children opportunities to become effective learners through our five ‘R’s, (reflective, relationships, resilience, resourcefulness and risk-taking), which will give them the flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing world. If you would like to arrange a visit to look around our school, or find out any further information regarding the position, please contact Kathy Dove (Office Manager) on 01623 460329. In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people: Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve. A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone Eye tests & Spectacles Discount Family friendly policies and time off for dependants Dedicated ECT support programme Access to savings in childcare costs Generous annual leave allocation Automatic pay progression Free parking on all sites Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.