Springwell Leeds is a one of a kind, multi-site, city-wide specialist provision for children with SEMH needs. Exciting opportunities are available for people looking for a fresh challenge in an inspiring learning environment where we provide children aged 5-16 with specialist teaching and learning.  This posts will suit someone who has the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of social, emotional, mental health and special educational needs. 

The post of Deputy Care Team Leader is a key post in leading and coordinating behaviour, attendance and safeguarding systems on site. You would be working closely with students, parents, staff and outside agencies on a daily basis and will need to be able to form excellent, trusting relationships with our SEMH students and their families.

As well as supporting the day-to-day leadership of pastoral wellbeing, the role involves supporting student behaviour, and modelling expert practice for the staff team. Unconditional Positive Regard is at the centre of everything we do and the successful candidate must have the personal qualities and resilience to work in, and lead others in, this ethos. A key focus of this role will be supporting the wellbeing and emotional development of key groups of young people.

Deputy Care Team Leader – Key Responsibilities

• Support the Care Team Leader in coordinating day-to-day pastoral and welfare support for pupils

• Act as a safeguarding lead or deputy safeguarding lead in line with school policies and statutory guidance

• Monitor student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and emotional needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

• Provide direct support to pupils experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties

• Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure joined-up care

• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and individual support strategies

• Supervise and mentor care team staff, offering guidance and feedback as required

• Lead the care team in the absence of the Care Team Leader

• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements

• Support the implementation of behaviour management and positive intervention strategies

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment

• Assist with staff training related to safeguarding, mental health, and student wellbeing

• Participate in multi-agency meetings and case reviews when required

• Uphold school policies, values, and statutory responsibilities at all times

This role involves deputising for Care Team Leaders across the site, and is part of our succession planning strategy, so is best suited to an aspiring CTL.

You will lead interventions with key groups of students and support the overall strategy planning of pastoral support in key areas of the school. 

Applicants should be passionate about developing their own leadership skills, as this is an excellent developmental opportunity for anyone interested in pastoral leadership at a senior level in the future. There will be regular, high quality training opportunities for you to develop your own expertise and shape key areas of interest such as working with CLA students, safeguarding, Positive Regard and restorative culture.

NEXT STEPS

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity as Deputy Care Team Leader in Leeds then simply click apply now and send us your application. For further queries you can contact Lauren Harper: l.harper@springwellacademyleeds.org

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

As you will be working with children, this post requires you to undertake regulated activity. It is an offence to seek to work in regulated activity with a group with which you are barred.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.