Dear Candidate         

Thank you for your interest in a role within Transforming Futures Trust. I hope this brief introduction gives you an understanding of why. 

Transforming Futures Trust is made up four academies in the Southwest of England. All our academies provide for children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The trust was first formed some time ago. It is now an innovative, secure organisation that is increasingly working alongside local areas to contribute more to the SEND system across Devon, Cornwall and Plymouth.  

Although all our academies meet the needs of children and young people with differing needs, Transforming Futures Trust’s core aim is to create ‘positive futures for all’. We are building a culture of Trauma Informed Practice in all our academies which supports the wellbeing and development of all children and young people, staff, parents/carers and stakeholders and the wider communities they are a part of.   

Transforming Futures Trust works with children for whom mainstream education is not right: those who have SEND, some with challenging behaviour; children with mental health concerns; students who find the traditional setting of a school intimidating. This is why the people who work for us are highly committed to a core principle that all learners, whatever their ability or background, get the best education possible.  

Under the strong, collaborative and considered leadership in our academies, staff benefit from being members of tight communities that work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. As the trust develops, so does the way we plan to ensure all staff meet their full potential. Professional development and protecting staff wellbeing are priorities for the trust. This means you can rely on the fact we will ensure you will benefit from a smooth induction and suite of training tailored specifically for you.  

As a trust we pride ourselves on the impact we have had on many pupils’ outcomes. I hope this introduction demonstrates why we   think this is a great trust to work for.  We would strongly encourage you to visit our academies and see first-hand the purposeful environments within them.  

About The Role

Job Title: Pastoral Lead

Salary Range: Grade F

Contract Type: Permanent, 37 Hours, 39 weeks per year

Job Purpose

To enable all pupils to engage in education by providing leadership and support around student welfare, behaviour, attendance, and emotional well-being. Central to this role is fostering a relational school culture by developing and implementing Relational Support Plans (RSPs), which emphasise positive relationships, restorative practices, and the repair of harm caused by conflicts or behavioural incidents. To be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.  The pastoral lead will work with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a cohesive approach to relational support, breaking down barriers to learning through compassionate, structured interventions

Please see attached Candidate pack and Job description for more information