We have a vacancy for a SEND Pastoral Support Officer.  This area of the College is high profile with an excellent record of success in the wider achievements of our students.

Reporting to our SENCO, we are seeking an enthusiastic SEND Pastoral Support Officer to work collaboratively with and in support of the SENCO, Deputy SENCO, Heads of Year and Senior Leaders. The Pastoral Support Officer will provide comprehensive care, support and guidance for students with Education Health Care Plan’s and SEN needs, in order to ensure they meet the school’s high expectations of attitudes to learning, behaviour and attainment.

You will already have experience and enjoy both the challenge and reward of working with children who have complex needs. You should be prepared to work with students across the age range, and students with significant complex SEND needs. You will be joining a highly performing team with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.

Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job?

Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.

We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit LFCD. Should you wish to discuss the role further or visit LFCD please contact Will Goring (Executive SENCO and Assistant Principal) by email wgoring@landau-forte.org.uk who will be happy to assist.

Key information

·         Contract: Full-time 37.75 hours per week

·         Working hours:  Monday – Thursday 8.15am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.15am – 3.30pm

·         Start date: ASAP

·         Salary: Competitive, plus daily meal allowance

·         Closing Date: 08 February 2026

·         A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·         The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·         Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·         A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·         Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

·         Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

The person we are looking for should have:

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

·         Experience of working with young people with SEND

·         Experience of working in a school environment

·         Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills

·         Level 2 (GCSE) minimum qualification in English, Mathematics + 3 other qualifications at grade C or higher

Desirable:

·         Experience delivering literacy based interventions

·         Experience of delivering bespoke interventions

·         Familiarity with exam specifications

·         Good knowledge of ICT to support learning

Knowledge and understanding

Essential:

·         Understand the importance of safeguarding processes and KCSIE

·         Ability to understand and create reports for relevant stakeholders

·         Ability to communicate information clearly and coherently; ability to listen effectively

·         Overcome communication barriers with young people and adults

·         Ability to understand and support young people with complex SEND

·         Ability to establish rapport and respectful relationships with young people and their families

·         Ability to work effectively and positively with a range of adults and external professionals

·         Respect confidentiality. Know when, how and with whom to share information

Desirable:

·         Good understanding of the national curriculum including expectations of English & Maths

Skills

Essential:

·         Understand and implement safeguarding procedures

·         Good organisational skills

·         Ability to remain calm under pressure

·         Ability to manage own time effectively

·         Demonstrate a positive, solution focused approach to resolve routine problems independently

·         Awareness of and commitment to equality

·         Understanding of Health & Safety

·         Be prepared to develop and learn in the role

Duties of role will include:

·         Supporting the SENCO/Deputy SENCO in taking responsibility for the pastoral welfare of students on the Code of Practice primarily across Key Stage 3

·         Managing and delivering personalised interventions throughout the school day

·         Building positive relationships with SEN students, their families and relevant agencies

·         Being available to counsel and support individuals and groups of students;

·         Acting as a link person between home and school;

·         Helping to organise and administer appropriate rewards and sanctions

·         Liaising and seeking involvement as appropriate from parents / carers, teachers, Student support Team and external agencies in relation to the welfare of individual students

·         Contributing as required to parents’ evenings, staff meetings, gatherings, celebration evenings and other activities as associated with particular SEN students

·         Guiding and supporting students to safely and successfully manage face to face and on line relationships with peers

·         Reviewing student behaviour by analysing and monitoring data

·         Being proactive in the implementation of the anti-bullying policy in conjunction with the Executive Team

·         Monitoring student attendance, punctuality, positive and negative behaviour in line with the school’s policies and ensure that appropriate action is taken when required.

·         Promoting the aims of the school and support the school ethos

·         Leading by example, setting high expectations for all

·         Creating a positive climate where students aspire to be the best that they can be and believe in themselves

·         Working alongside members of the leadership team and the Student Support Team to ensure the delivery and on-going development of the pastoral system.

·         Monitoring and supporting students on the school site during lunchtime.

·         Monitoring of students after school as required, supporting with catch ups and extracurricular activities.

·         Being familiar and complying with all relevant Health and Safety, Management of Risk, Operational, Personal, Data Protection and Financial Regulations policies and procedures.

·         Ensuing the duties and responsibilities are carried out in a safe manner and safe working practices are adopted, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974.

·         Ensuring equality of opportunity is afforded to all persons both internal and external to the school, actively seeking to eliminate any direct or indirect discriminatory practices/behaviour    

·         Understanding and complying with procedures for the emergency evacuation of the school.

·         Working in a flexible manner undertaking any reasonable duties commensurate within the range and grade of the post, or indeed lesser duties as directed and whether detailed within this profile or not, but as required by the Academy to enable students to achieve. 

·         Carrying out other duties and responsibilities requested by the Principal, SENCO, or Deputy SENCO.

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend. 

Landau Forte College Derby

Landau Forte College Derby is a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 – 19 school with a strong record of success across all aspects of its work.  We are an inclusive and diverse school and we hold outstanding teaching and learning at the centre of everything we do. We aim to inspire, engage and challenge all our young people, regardless of background, to be the best that they can be. We have the highest expectations of all in a supportive, happy and welcoming environment. Our students are active, responsible citizens, ready to make a difference in the local, national and global community.

The local area

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great Geography. The College is located just a few minutes’ walk away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

·         Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25

·         London is 90 minutes away by train

·         East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away

If this sounds like the ideal job opportunity for you, please download and read our Information for Applicants document before applying:

http://lfa.ac/LFCDJobsInfo

1.     Read the Guidance & Criteria document
http://lfa.ac/LFCTJobsInfo

2.     Complete the application form online

3.     Or send your application
You can email your completed application, along with a covering letter to recruitment@lfct.org.uk or you can post it to:

HR Officer      

Landau Forte Charitable Trust

Ashby Road

Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 8AH

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.