Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead at Hartsholme Academy

Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead – Harbour Learning Trust

Are you a proactive professional passionate about making a real impact on student success and wellbeing?

Do you thrive on building positive relationships and delivering practical, student-focused solutions?

If you are a resilient, ethically sound, and collaborative professional, then you could be the person we are looking for!

At Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing an education that delivers success and happiness for all, and we are looking for a dedicated Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead to help us deliver on that vision.

You will be part of a supportive team that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos, working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and external agencies to ensure consistent, sound support throughout the Academy.

The Role

• Location: Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln

• Salary Scale: Scale 5, Points 12–17 (£28,598 – £31,022 FTE / £24,566 – £26,648 Actual)

• Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week – Term time plus 5 days

• Reports to: Principal / SLT

• Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026

• Start Date: ASAP

• Interviews to be held: W/C 14th September 2026

As the Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead, you will lead on student behaviour, punctuality, attendance, and wellbeing across the Academy. Serving as a nominated Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will build strong working relationships with children, parents/carers, and external partners to ensure high standards of pastoral care and child protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Behaviour & Pastoral Support: Implement the behaviour policy, maintain accurate incident records, and deliver targeted interventions to support academic and pastoral achievement.

• Attendance & Punctuality: Lead on driving up attendance, leading first-day responses, conducting home visits, and working directly with families and Pupil Premium groups to close attainment gaps.

• Safeguarding & Child Protection: Act as a nominated DDSL, maintain confidential records, complete assessments, coordinate multi-agency referrals, and help deliver safeguarding training.

• Multi-Agency & External Partnerships: Act as Lead Professional in multi-agency meetings, liaising with Children’s Services, Family Hubs, and Early Help to support vulnerable children and families.

• Data & Reporting: Collate and present statistical data and reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Pastoral Spotlight meetings to ensure robust monitoring of at-risk groups.

The Person: What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced practitioner who is organised, approachable, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for children.

Essential Requirements:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths, alongside evidence of ongoing CPD.

• Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain) and strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding

• Proven experience working with children, families, and multi-agency networks

• Ability to handle complex cases, carry out high-quality risk assessments, and keep precise records with absolute discretion and confidentiality.

• Excellent time management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• A deep commitment to safeguarding and Harbour Learning Trust's DANCE values.

Desirable Requirements:

• First degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work, teaching, counselling, psychology, youth work, or a related field.

• Experience using social work or counselling approaches with parents and children.

About Our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area, and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award for two years running. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults, and communities to be ambitious, healthy, and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours:

Our Fantastic Five Values

D – Delight & Joy: Harbour children deserve joyful schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A – Ambition: We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence. By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N – Nurture: Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy. We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C – Community: We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E – Empowerment: Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

• We will act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all that we do.

• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge.

• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same.

• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities.

• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy.

• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback.

• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone.

Come and join our happy, values-led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all.”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to hear more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Hartsholme Academy  Principal, Kevin Bowskill;