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34,314 - 46,731 + Excellent benefitsThose Huge Small VictoriesFor children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. Thats what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, were proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.Get out what you put inAs a Pastoral Manager youll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young peoples emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs [Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health] and need more support than most. Youll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, youll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate your team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility, good organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage a team means youll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.One of the best environments in SENDWestmorland School is used to receiving awards, accolades and glowing praise from parents and professionals. However, what sets it apart is its unique ability to cater for two distinct areas of special educational need, in separate individualised and bespoke learning environments, all within one school. The development of two curriculum approaches for both ASD and SEMH pupil cohorts is successfully and harmoniously delivered through the schools BEARS and CATS settings.The success of Westmorlands differentiated approach is evident from the schools continued development, external recognition, achievement of Ofsted outstanding verdicts in all areas, and, most significantly, the exemplary outcomes it realises for its pupils.What we do for youWe know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:Training: A full induction and on the job trainingHoliday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidaysProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our groupFlexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools hereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1,000 bonus every timeContributory pension scheme matched up to 5%Bring your whole-self to workOur young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Pastoral Manager, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:Minimum of 3 years experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficultiesExperience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protectionNVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant QualificationIdeally - Leadership related QualificationPositive Behaviour Support (PBS)Experience of staff appraisal/performance management and supervisionInterested in joining us?Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.