Student Support & Pastoral Co-ordinator

Seven

Hills School is a secondary special school for young people aged 11–19 with a

range of complex needs including severe learning difficulties, autism, physical

disabilities and communication difficulties. We are committed to providing

outstanding opportunities for every student to thrive, achieve their

aspirations and become active contributors to their communities.

At Seven Hills School, our values of Kindness, Independence, Integrity,

Collaboration and Ambition underpin everything we do. These values shape not

only our work with students, but also how we work with each other, with

families and with external partners.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Student Support / Pastoral

Co-ordinator to join our team.

The school operates over three

sites, Granville Road (S2) The Bridge, which is a site on the Talbot/Newfield

campus (S8) and Peaks College, Waterthorpe Greenway (S20).

Based initially at our Granville

Road site, this is a key role within the school, ensuring that high

expectations, positive relationships and effective routines are maintained to

support pupils' wellbeing, engagement and success.

Whilst the postholder will be based at Granville Road in the first instance,

they may be required to work at any Seven Hills School campus to meet the needs

of the school. At Granville Road, the role is predominantly pastoral,

supporting wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and personal development. When

working across other sites, the role will encompass a broader combination of

pastoral and student support responsibilities.

As a valued member of the Safeguarding Team, the successful candidate will play

an important role in promoting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of pupils and

will undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Support

pupils to develop self-regulation, resilience and independence.

• Design,

deliver and evaluate targeted pastoral, attendance, behaviour and

wellbeing interventions under the direction of middle and senior leaders.

• Work

closely with parents/carers to promote positive outcomes for pupils.

• Support

attendance monitoring and lead follow-up actions with families and

external agencies.

• Implement

behaviour support programmes for individuals and groups.

• Support

staff in personalising strategies to improve engagement and behaviour for

learning.

• Utilise

therapeutic, restorative and de-escalation approaches.

• Monitor,

analyse and follow up behavioural incidents.

• Work

alongside the Leadership Team and Safeguarding Team to ensure effective

safeguarding practice.

• Provide

pastoral support and informal counselling where appropriate.

• Liaise

effectively with external professionals and agencies.

• Work

flexibly across key stages and school sites in response to operational

need.

• Occasionally

supervise classes during the short-term absence of a teacher.

The Seven Hills Way

We are looking for someone who embodies our values in their

daily practice:

• Kindness

– building trusting relationships, communicating with empathy and

maintaining dignity for all.

• Independence

– empowering young people to develop confidence, self-advocacy and

resilience.

• Integrity

– remaining calm, professional and accountable, whilst maintaining high

standards and safeguarding practice.

• Collaboration

– working positively with colleagues, families and external agencies,

recognising that the best outcomes are achieved together.

• Ambition

– maintaining high expectations for every pupil and supporting them to

achieve their individual goals and aspirations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience

of working with young people with special educational needs.

• Excellent

interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• A

strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

responsibilities.

• Confidence

in supporting pupils with complex behavioural, emotional and social needs.

• The

ability to remain calm, consistent and professional under pressure.

• A

commitment to working collaboratively with families and colleagues.

• A

passion for enabling young people to achieve their potential.

We are seeking an individual who genuinely embodies the

Seven Hills Way and is committed to creating a culture of kindness,

independence, integrity, collaboration and ambition for every member of our

community.

For more information about our school visit

www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk

Visits to the

school are warmly encouraged and may be arranged by telephone. Further

information and application packs can be obtained by contacting

Tracy Mycroft on

0114 3802003

Email: tmycroft@sevenhills.sheffield.sch.uk

,

where completed application should be

returned to