Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£33,699 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both personally and academically? We are seeking an experienced and committed Head of Key Stage (Pastoral Leader) to join Lift Four Dwellings Secondary and play a vital role in supporting the well-being, behaviour and attendance of students across the key stage. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving school community where every student is known, supported and encouraged to succeed.

Four Dwellings Academy is part of Lift Schools, a national trust of 58 schools across the country, including 10 schools in the Midlands. Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement. We are proud to be known as a "small school with a big heart", where students are supported in a nurturing and ambitious environment.

Recent highlights include:
- Most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024
- Among the most improved schools nationally
- A recent Good Ofsted judgement
- The best GCSE results in the school's history

Our school values are built around the Three R's:
- Respect - treating others with kindness and dignity
- Resilience - persevering through challenges
- Responsibility - taking ownership of our actions and our futures

These values underpin our culture and guide the way we support our students every day.

As Head of Key Stage (Pastoral Leader), you will be responsible for the welfare and pastoral care of students within your key stage. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to help maintain a disciplined yet caring environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed.

Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading pastoral support and promoting student wellbeing
- Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive behaviour
- Monitoring attendance and implementing strategies to improve engagement
- Supporting students in vulnerable or at-risk groups
- Working closely with families, staff and external agencies
- Analysing pastoral and behaviour data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions
- Acting as a key point of contact for students, parents and staff within the key stage
- Supporting safeguarding and training as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

The role will work closely with Wayne Robinson, Assistant Principal - Behaviour & Culture, who leads on behaviour and pastoral systems across the school.

Experience
- Experience working within a school or education setting
- Experience supporting behaviour management and student wellbeing
- Experience analysing data and using it to inform interventions
- Experience working with safeguarding, behaviour systems or external agencies is advantageous

About you
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and de-escalate challenging situations
- Passionate belief that every child can succeed

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience in education and safeguarding is expected.