We are seeking to appoint a Behaviour & Pastoral Support who, not only understands complex emotional, social and mental health needs of secondary aged learners, but one who is also sympathetic and sensitive to the very difficulties our learners face in their personal lives and help them overcome those barriers to succeed.

 What this means is that every day is different, every day brings along a new challenge but with that every day is highly satisfying.

 We need a Behaviour & Pastoral Support who is able to cope with highly complex problems, particularly in Child Protection and challenging behaviours.  Some of our learners are involved in high risk taking activities such a substance misuse, going missing, vulnerability to exploitation and much more.  They may lead chaotic lifestyles or suffer from neglect, all form of abuse and witness to domestic violence and family upheaval.  

The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and personal development for all pupils. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Teachers, parents and external agencies, they will provide targeted support for pupils facing barriers to learning, including social, emotional and behavioural challenges. 

Oastlers School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.oastlers.co.uk

The successful candidate will

Identify individual learner behaviours and co-ordinate strategies that effectively meets those identified needs outlined in their EHCP’s

Overseeing day to day implementation of the schools Understanding Behaviour and Relationships Policy    

S       Support the wider team of behaviour & pastoral support staff and ensure their effective deployment around school

•      Ensure with the Behaviour & Pastoral Manager that the school meets its statutory obligations in the behavioural support of learners.

•      Promoting all learners inclusion in the school community ensuring they access the curriculum and extra curricular activities

•      Supporting the learning support team, providing robust CPD and individual performance developmental reviews

•      Support and advise the teaching staff on strategies for effective behaviour management to ensure every learner, with specific needs, will have their needs met

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact Jeanine Fairbairn on 01274 307456 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

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