Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager - Willenhall Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

We are a forward thinking school, passionate about ensuring all children have access to a high quality education in a safe and stimulating environment. Our school works hard to support and inspire all of our pupils. An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager with experience of managing a team. The individual will also be required to work with the Inclusion Team and Senior Leadership Team to contribute to the well-being and achievement of all pupils.

We are looking for someone to:

Operate as the School’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Manage pastoral care across the school to ensure there is high quality pastoral provision in place, with a responsibility for safeguarding, attendance and supporting medical needs
Line manage and organise the work of the staff within the Pastoral Team and any associated budget
Work collaboratively with other leaders within the school as part of the school Inclusion Team, in order to address the needs of children who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve their full potential
Work with pupils and families in need of support to improve outcomes

We have the highest expectation of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. We offer high quality CPD for all of our staff which is at the core of the school ethos.

Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.

‘As individuals we are unique. Together we make a community’.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the role. If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Mrs Lucy Smedmore on lsmedmore@willenhallprimary.org

Closing date: 22^nd January 2023

Interview date: w/c 23^rd January 2023

Applications packs are available to download from below and are returnable direct to the school

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with barred-list check.

Two references will be taken up for all short listed candidates prior to interview.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council