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Empower Students. Build Resilience. Shape Futures.AtLordswood Boys’ School , we arededicated to transforming livesthrough a culture ofhigh expectations, inclusion, and support . OurAcademic Student Support & Wellbeing (ASW) Teamplays a vital role in ensuring our students thrive—both academically and emotionally. As anAcademic Student Support & Wellbeing Manager , you will lead on supporting students facing barriers to learning,developing resilience, learning routines, confidence, and wellbeingwhile working in ahighly collaborative environment . If you are passionate aboutmaking a real difference , this role could be thecareer move of a lifetime ! Why Join Lordswood Boys’ School?Work as part of an expert team!You’ll be joining a dynamic ASW team, working under the leadership of ourhighly experienced SENDCoand inclose partnership with the Lead & Deputy DSL . Collaborate with the wider pastoral team , including theDirector of Behaviour & Attitudesand ournon-teaching Heads of Year , ensuring every student receives tailored support. Enhance an already highly effective inclusion provision , contributing to a school that prioritises student wellbeing and academic success. A thriving, expanding school– currently680 studentsin Year 7–11 and growing! State-of-the-art facilities– Ourbrand-new school buildingopened in March 2020. We invest in our people– Staff benefit fromWestfield Health Cash Plan , CPD opportunities, and a trulysupportive leadership team . Make an impact every day– Play a key role inbreaking down barriers, supporting student resilience, and ensuring success . Your Role – What You’ll Be DoingYou willtake the leadin supporting students’ wellbeing,empowering them to achieve their full potential . Your work will directly contribute to the continuedgrowth of our exceptional inclusion provision . This includes: Leading on mental health & wellbeing support– Deliveringone-to-one and smallgroup interventionsto help students overcome barriers to learning. Developing tailored wellbeing initiatives– Runningworkshops on resilience, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeingto equip students with lifelong skills. Working alongside senior pastoral staff– Collaborating with theDirector of Behaviour & Attitudes ,SENDCo ,Lead & Deputy DSLs , andHeads of Yearto drive a joined-up approach to inclusion. Providing academic mentoring– Supporting studentsin and out of lessons , focusing on revision strategies, study skills, and engagement. Acting as a trusted mentor– Offering aconfidential, unbiased listening service , signposting students to relevant internal and external services. Promoting a whole-school culture of wellbeing– Advising staff, creating student resources, and ensuring inclusion remains at the heart of our school. Supporting reintegration & behaviour management– Helping students transition back into education following periods of disengagement or personal difficulties. This is more than apastoral role —it’s aboutempowering students to take control of their future and flourish . Who Are We Looking For?We are searching for someone who is: Experienced in pastoral care, student support, or a related rolein education, youth work, or mental health. A skilled communicator , able to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents. A problem-solver & innovator– Someone who thinks outside the box to engage and support students effectively. Passionate about student welfareand driven to create aninclusive, supportive school environment . Resilient & proactive , ready to tackle challenges head-on. Committed to professional growth , willing to engage in CPD opportunities to enhance expertise. Experience working withyoung people with SEND, mental health needs, or additional vulnerabilitieswould be a distinct advantage! Our Commitment to Safeguarding & InclusionAt Lordswood Boys’ School, we arefully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, and promoting student welfare . We have arigorous recruitment and selection processto ensure that all staff share ourhigh expectationsandcommitment to inclusion . We are also dedicated toeliminating discrimination and championing diversity . We want our workforce toreflect society , ensuring that every employee feelsvalued, respected, and empowered to give their best . Weoppose all forms of unlawful discriminationand are committed to providingequal opportunities for all . Successful candidates will be subject toenhanced DBS checksand will need to providetwo references , including their most recent employer.Salary is negotiablefor the right candidate. Ready to Join Us? Apply Now!Deadline:Thursday 1st May 2025, Midday Contact:Rajdip Kaur Kang (Headteacher) Call us on:0121-464 2837 Be part of something special. Apply today and help shape the future of young lives at Lordswood Boys’ School! Complete our online application form byclicking here#J-18808-Ljbffr