Student Progress and Behaviour Lead

STUDENT PROGRESS, ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOUR LEAD

Permanent | Full Time | Term Time Only

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and student-focused Student Progress, Attendance and Behaviour Lead to join a dedicated pastoral and inclusion team.

This role is ideally suited to individuals with teaching experience or substantial school-based experience who are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, strengthening student engagement, and supporting positive behaviour across the school community. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies, you will help ensure students are fully supported to succeed both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

Student Attendance and Engagement

• Monitor, track, and improve pupil attendance and punctuality

• Identify attendance trends and barriers to engagement

• Develop and implement targeted intervention and support plans

• Work collaboratively with pupils, families, and staff to drive sustained improvement

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to attendance reporting processes

Behaviour and Pastoral Support

• Promote high standards of behaviour and positive learning habits across the school

• Support students experiencing behavioural, emotional, or engagement challenges

• Lead and coordinate interventions that improve participation and wellbeing

• Use restorative and solution-focused approaches to support students effectively

• Contribute to maintaining a calm, inclusive, and purposeful school environment

Progress and Inclusion

• Support pupils to achieve both academic and personal targets

• Monitor student progress and identify opportunities for early intervention

• Work closely with teachers and pastoral colleagues to improve outcomes

• Liaise with external professionals and agencies where appropriate

• Contribute to whole-school strategies focused on inclusion, attendance, and achievement

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Essential

• Teaching experience or significant school-based experience working directly with pupils in a secondary or specialist education setting

• Experience supporting student behaviour, attendance, engagement, or pastoral development

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, student welfare, and inclusive educational practice

• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage records and interventions effectively

• Confidence managing sensitive situations professionally and appropriately

• Resilience, initiative, and a proactive approach

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or previous teaching responsibility

• Experience within pastoral leadership, behaviour support, inclusion, attendance, or student wellbeing roles

• Experience working with students with additional needs, SEND, or SEMH

Why Join Us?

Make a Meaningful Impact

Play a key role in improving attendance, engagement, behaviour, and outcomes for young people.

Professional Development

Access training, development opportunities, and continued professional growth.

Collaborative Environment

Join a supportive and committed team working together to help students succeed.

Rewarding Work

Contribute directly to student wellbeing, inclusion, and achievement every day.

Application Information

Further details regarding the recruitment process, application requirements, and role expectations will be provided during the application process.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment procedures reflect this commitment and all successful applicants will be subject to enhanced pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and any other relevant checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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