Pastoral And Welfare Lead

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The PIVOT Academy

Do you believe in the transformative power of education?

We offer the time and support that ensures, together, we can shape futures. 

Join our mission to inspire and empower learners, making a lasting impact.

At Pivot we believe children deserve better. In our academies we teach and support children and young people who have been excluded from school, for whom mainstream education is simply not working, or those with an EHCP who require a specialist placement. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to some complex and challenging children, many of whom come to us with traumatic backgrounds.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Pastoral and Welfare Lead to join our senior leadership team at Pivot 6. At Pivot 6, we offer specialist support for KS3 and KS4 learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school. Our aim in Pivot 6 is to support learners academically and socially to prepare them for transition back into mainstream school or other next steps.

This is a key role in our Day 6 setting in leading on behaviour and attendance, including supporting with learner transitions. The ideal candidate will be able to motivate the team, ensuring that a consistent approach is taken to Pastoral and Welfare support and clear routines, expectations and protocols are in place. Experience in a similar leadership position and in line managing staff, managing change and generating enthusiasm for trialling new approaches is essential to the role.

Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change our learner’s lives and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience.

Our Pivot 6 site is based in Bradley, Huddersfield, however, a significant number of our learners are based in Bradford and therefore, travel to our Bradford offsite provision and surrounding area, will be required.

Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now by visiting our website at https://pivot-group.uk/ to download and complete an application form.

Closing Date:    7 July 2024

We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.

During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.