About this role
Do you thrive in an environment that is child-centred? Are you passionate about pupil wellbeing and fostering a positive school community? Then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a child-centred and dedicated individual to join our wonderful team of Pupil Support Managers at Risedale School. As a Pupil Support Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to pupils, ensuring their emotional wellbeing and pastoral care. You will promote positive behaviour, play a key role in the implementation of the school’s behaviour policy, support vulnerable pupils, and work with parents and external agencies to overcome barriers to learning, friendship issues or other challenges. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. You will provide guidance and support to ensure all pupils feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Pupil Support Managers are a highly visible presence around school and are part of the beating heart of the Risedale Family, visiting lessons and performing key pupil-facing duties throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver effective pastoral care.
Establish proactive strategies as part of the wider pastoral team to support pupil wellbeing and behaviour.
Contribute to the implementation and development of the school's behaviour policy.
Identify pupils facing challenges and provide timely intervention and support.
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to pupils accessing school successfully.
Monitor pupil attendance and develop strategies to improve it.
Support pupils to face challenges and remove/reduce barriers to learning
Work as part of the school's wider Safeguarding Team to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
The successful applicant will join our team and lead on all aspects of pastoral work. You mus