Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead at The Aurora Group

Guildford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

36079.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, SEMH, ASD, Communication, Teamwork, Data Reporting, Policy Implementation, Training, Engagement Strategies, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Intervention Coordination, Support Strategies

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Overview and Responsibilities Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead Location: Effingham, Surrey Actual salary: Up to £36,079.60 dependant on qualifications Plus £3000 Welcome bonus with SEN Experience* Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only Start Date: As soon as possible Aurora Poppyfield School Join our dedicated team at Poppyfield School, where we support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. We empower our young people to access the national curriculum in a way that works for them and to achieve meaningful vocational qualifications by the time they leave school. To see more about the work that Poppyfield does please follow this link - https://youtu.be/crpoGrYVnDU Why Apply? Make a real difference in students’ lives Contribute to a creative, inclusive curriculum Work with inspiring pupils and a supportive team Be part of an organisation that values and invests in staff Key Accountabilities: To development the improvement of individual and site practice around behaviour and safeguarding and be responsible for policy implementation of these elements To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy. To provide rapid response to staff when a child is in need of additional support. To monitor and report on students out of class. To provide a physical presence on the school site during the school day, especially during breaks and lunch time. To pro-actively liaise with parents/carers To provide relevant behaviour and safeguarding training to staff through CPD. To provide support to students who are struggling to engage with classes and staff in cooperation with the clinical team with the aim of re-engagement in class. To provide data for SLT and Governors. To ensure that all relevant compliance has been completed with the support of the school business manager in the completion of educational visits (EVC’s) To be the school’s LAC Designated Lead To co-ordinate interventions taking whole school responsibility for targeted support on EHCPs. Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description: Job Description – Pastoral Lead and DSL Skills and Qualifications What We’re Looking For: English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above) L3 in working with children and young people is highly desirable Qualifications in behavioural approaches or psychology would be desirable Knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with Children with SEMH/ASD Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection Experience of a range of approaches to managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours. Good appreciation and knowledge of health and safety, data protection principles and equal opportunities Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer: Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance Enhanced Pension Scheme * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service Perkbox - offering high street discounts, car lease scheme and bike to work scheme Employee assistance programme Private 24 hour GP Service Fully funded training and qualifications Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. How to apply: To apply please complete our online application form. For a copy of the job description please contact Liz at liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Responsibilities

The Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead will develop and improve individual and site practices around behaviour and safeguarding, ensuring effective policy implementation. They will also provide support to students struggling to engage with classes and coordinate interventions for targeted support.