Pupil Engagement and Pastoral Lead

We are looking for a Pupil Engagement Lead to join our team here at Skegby Junior Academy! Are you passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them thrive? We are seeking a dedicated Pupil Engagement Lead to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. In this role, you will: Lead on pupil engagement and attendance strategies across the Academy. Promote an inclusive and positive culture within the Academy. Deliver High quality pastoral care and support. Promote positive attitudes, wellbeing and behaviour across the Academy. Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Lead initiatives that promote and support positive behaviour, resilience, and mental health. Work collaboratively with the SENCo to implement timely, targeted interventions. Monitor attendance and wellbeing, implementing strategies to overcome barriers to learning. Form part of the safeguarding team and be a Deputy DSL What we’re looking for: Experience working with children in a pastoral/safeguarding role. Someone who confident in leading on behaviour, attendance and well-being. Someone who can develop our current pastoral provision to meet the diverse needs of our children. Someone who is creative and thinks outside of the box. Effective behaviour management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive, empathetic approach to supporting pupils and families. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a committed team. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, so that children can succeed, we would love to hear from you! About us: We have recently started on a new journey at Skegby Junior Academy. With a new Principal leading the school, it is a really exciting time to be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team supporting the children of Skegby to thrive. At the Skegby Junior Academy, we provide a high-quality education for all our pupils, enhanced by a caring and positive atmosphere and underpinned by our SMART Values. We know that pupils learn more effectively if they feel valued, happy and secure. Our children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum and are able to develop their physical skills through a range of activities, after-school clubs and competitions. We place high expectations on our children and work hard together to help them achieve success. We give children opportunities to become effective learners through our five ‘R’s, (reflective, relationships, resilience, resourcefulness and risk-taking), which will give them the flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing world. If you would like to arrange a visit to look around our school, or find out any further information regarding the position, please contact Kathy Dove (Office Manager) on 01623 460329. In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people: Alongside nationally agreed te