We are seeking to appoint an SEMH Lead to oversee the support and inclusion of students to who require our help and support to remove barriers to their opportunities for success in school. The postholder will focus particularly on students with SEMH needs and will play a pivotal role in working with our Pastoral Team to cater for some of our most vulnerable students. The postholder will also work closely with our SENCO in providing targeted mental health support.

Principal Responsibilities

• Overseeing the support and inclusion of students with SEMH needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, whilst supporting pupils consistently, recognising and responding to individual needs. Work closely with the Pastoral Team and SENCO to put provisions in place for named students regularly assessing students’ needs and progress.
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of students, adhering to safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns to the DSL/DDSL.
• To work with teachers and non-teaching staff to ensure that appropriate strategies and resources are being used to promote effective student self-management.
• Develop relationships with external agencies and providers to implement provision when necessary.
• Work closely with individual students and groups of students, arranging regular meetings and check ins to help foster strong relationships and encourage positive engagement with school.
• Liaise regularly with families, updating parents/carers on the progress of their children and provisions that are in place or being considered.
• Create, share and maintain support plans that help ensure consistent approaches are taken with named students, including One Plans where required.
• Maintain records of student referrals and support, analysing data to track the impact of provision that is in place.

Compass Education Trust is currently engaged in discussions which are expected to result in the transfer of all schools to Harris Federation with effect from 1 September 2026. Any employment commencing from 1 September 2026 will not be directly impacted under TUPE, but if the proposed transfer proceeds, it is anticipated that your employment will commence with Harris Federation rather than Compass Education Trust. Further details will be discussed with you at the interview stage.

The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.