Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead
Hartsholme Academy
Lincoln · posted 27 July 2026
Salary
£24,566 – £31,022 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Lincoln, East Midlands
Category
pastoral_health_and_welfare
Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead - Harbour Learning TrustAre you a proactive professional passionate about making a real impact on student success and wellbeing?Do you thrive on building positive relationships and delivering practical, student-focused solutions?If you are a resilient, ethically sound, and collaborative professional, then you could be the person we are looking for!At Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing an education that delivers success and happiness for all, and we are looking for a dedicated Behaviour, Attendance and Wellbeing Lead to help us deliver on that vision.You will be part of a supportive team that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos, working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and external agencies to ensure consistent, sound support throughout the Academy.The Role
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- Location: Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln
- Salary Scale: Scale 5, Points 12-17 (£28,598 - £31,022 FTE / £24,566 - £26,648 Actual)
- Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week - Term time plus 5 days
- Reports to: Principal / SLT
- Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026
- Start Date: ASAP
Interviews to be held: W/C 14th September 2026
- Behaviour & Pastoral Support: Implement the behaviour policy, maintain accurate incident records, and deliver targeted interventions to support academic and pastoral achievement.
- Attendance & Punctuality: Lead on driving up attendance, leading first-day responses, conducting home visits, and working directly with families and Pupil Premium groups to close attainment gaps.
- Safeguarding & Child Protection: Act as a nominated DDSL, maintain confidential records, complete assessments, coordinate multi-agency referrals, and help deliver safeguarding training.
- Multi-Agency & External Partnerships: Act as Lead Professional in multi-agency meetings, liaising with Children’s Services, Family Hubs, and Early Help to support vulnerable children and families.
- Data & Reporting: Collate and present statistical data and reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Pastoral Spotlight meetings to ensure robust monitoring of at-risk groups.
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths, alongside evidence of ongoing CPD.
- Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain) and strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
- Proven experience working with children, families, and multi-agency networks
- Ability to handle complex cases, carry out high-quality risk assessments, and keep precise records with absolute discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent time management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A deep commitment to safeguarding and Harbour Learning Trust's DANCE values.
- First degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work, teaching, counselling, psychology, youth work, or a related field.
- Experience using social work or counselling approaches with parents and children.
- We will act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all that we do.
- We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge.
- We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same.
- We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities.
- We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy.
- We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback.
- We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone.