Pupil Support Lead; Maternity Cover) at St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

Grade: TSPT9 points 29-31

Hours
: 28.8 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: £25,535- £26,917 (FTE £37,262 - £39,278)

We are looking for an individual who is committed and passionate about the wellbeingof children in our care. The successful candidate will be professional, articulate, and confident to act as primary liaison with external partners, outside agencies and families. You will have good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, be diplomatic, trustworthy and sensitive. You will also be organised, efficient and able to lead the teamby example.

Previous experience of supporting children's pastoral needs is desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and willbe expected to;

• - work with senior leaders todeliver safeguarding operationally across the school facilitating the protection of all health and well-being;
• - to be a deputy designated Child Protection Officer;
• - to have the lead overview ofCAFs within the school;
• - to support LAC pupils across theschool;
• - to attend multi-agency meetings including Child Protection Conferences;
• - to implement unique bespoke safeguarding overarching systems to monitor and track all concerns regarding vulnerable children where necessary;
• - to provide pastoral support toteachers and staff, addressing the needs of children who require support to overcome barriers to learning at school and at home in order to achieve theirfull potential; and
• - to work with individuals andgroups of children, their families and other professionals to address issues relating to behaviour, learning and SEMH.

Spring Trust strives to offer the very best education within our power toevery child we can reach. Our schools are part of a family that shares our knowledge, expertise and resources tochange children's lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. For all shortlisted candidates, references will be requested in advanceof the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of , medical clearance and the right towork in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. Wewelcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment,pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation,marriage or civil partnership.

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