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Student Support Lead
Location: Chesterfield (S43)
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: Full Time
Salary: 100 - 115 Per Day
Start Date: Asap
End Date: 17th February 2025, with the potential for a permanent role
Benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay | Leadership Development Opportunities | Regular CPD | Permanent Opportunity
Long Term Futures is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Student Support Lead to support a mainstream secondary school in the Chesterfield (S43) area. The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for day-to-day guidance and support for students within a defined year group.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual to make a significant impact on the lives of young people.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership in the area of student support, working with colleagues to ensure high standards of behaviour and attitudes across the school.
- Plan and manage a co-ordinated pastoral support programme for students and their families.
- Develop and implement initiatives to support student well-being, resilience, and academic progress.
- Organise and Lead TAF Meetings for students and attend case reviews as required.
- Collaborate with the school attendance officer and heads of section to identify students requiring intervention to improve attendance.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Headteacher, teaching staff, and external agencies to ensure appropriate interventions for students.
- Lead on attendance monitoring, ensuring accurate records and working proactively to address absenteeism.
- Take lead in managing the behaviour of a year group.
The school is looking to appoint someone who:
- Has experience in student support, pastoral care, and behaviour management.
- Possesses strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage students, staff, and external stakeholders effectively.
- Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Has an Enhanced DBS certificate.
If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, please apply by submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.
