Vacancy:         Pupil Support Lead

Contract:         Permanent

Grade:             TSPT 9 points 29-31

Hours:              36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary:             £30,822 - £32,490 (FTE £35,674 - £37,605)

Start date:        2nd June 2025

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and ensuring they thrive.  The successful candidate will need to be able to liaise with external agencies and families, utilising strong interpersonal and communication skills. They will be diplomatic, trustworthy and sensitive. Previous experience supporting children’s pastoral needs is desirable, as is safeguarding and counselling knowledge or experience.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will:

·          Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding across the school, ensuring the protection and wellbeing of all pupils

·          Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

·          Oversee Common Assessment Framework (CAF) processes within the school.

·          Attend multi-agency meetings including Child Protection Conferences.

·          Implement safeguarding systems to monitor and track concerns regarding vulnerable children.

·          Provide pastoral support to staff and pupils, addressing the barriers to learning both school and at home.

·          Work with individuals, families and external to support children’s behaviour, learning, and social, emotional and mental health.

About Us

The Spring Partnership Trust is committed to offering  the best possible education to every child we reach.  Our community of schools, collaborates to share knowledge, expertise and resources, ensuring we make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We are passionate about t raising standards and improving life chances for all children in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Our Trust and schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. References will be requested in advance for shortlisted candidates and an online search will be carried out the successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and check, as well as proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK checks.

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.  We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender identity pregnancy maternity race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to find out more about us please visit our school website:  https://www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk/

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as due to volumes and quality of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date: midday on 16^th May 2025

Interview Date: 22^nd May 2025