SEMH SRB Pastoral and SEND Manager

This is a permanent senior leadership post running the Specialist Resource Base at Sewell Park Academy, which focuses on KS3 pupils in the foundation stage. The role covers day-to-day operations alongside the SRB Lead Teacher, leading pastoral care and SEND interventions, and line managing the base's Teaching Assistants. It sits within Norfolk's alternative provision strategy and calls for a trauma-informed manager who works closely with families and external agencies.

Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification declaration are required.

• Provide operational management alongside the Lead Teacher, deputising when required, and maintain high standards across the provision
• Plan, coordinate and deliver targeted SEMH support
• Conduct standardised assessments and oversee Individual Intervention Plans
• Line manage, develop and empower SRB Teaching Assistants
• Guide pupils through induction, assessment and transition into and out of the base
• Act as a consistent, trusted link for parents and carers, home school DSLs and external agencies
• Foster positive relationships and robust safeguarding through partnership working

• Trauma-informed, approachable leadership style
• Resilience under pressure
• Clear communication
• Solution-focused approach to complex challenges
• High expectations of young people
• Deep understanding of how trauma and SEMH needs affect learning and behaviour

• Enhanced DBS
• Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 declaration
• Checks with past employers
• Right to work in the UK