sadhia miran

I was appointed by the Director of the Chiltern Learning Trust to strengthen pastoral systems in a school previously graded Inadequate by Ofsted. Using my expertise in behaviour management, safeguarding, and student welfare, I played a central role in driving whole-school improvement and embedding a culture of accountability, inclusion, and excellence.

My work focused on developing and managing high-quality provision for student attendance, behaviour, care, welfare, and guidance, while holding responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. I participated in strategy discussions, inter-agency meetings, and student assessments to ensure coordinated support for all pupils.

I took overall pastoral responsibility for a full year group of over 200 students, maintaining accountability for their progress, attainment, and wellbeing. I identified where intervention was required—addressing underachievement, implementing additional challenge, and liaising with external agencies. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, I contributed to strategic planning and delivered presentations across the Chiltern Learning Trust on effective pastoral leadership.

Collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead formed a key part of my role, ensuring that all safeguarding matters were addressed promptly and recorded accurately. I led weekly tutor meetings, tracked attendance and wellbeing data, and worked closely with parents through meetings, phone calls, and written communication to resolve concerns and promote engagement.

I organised and led assemblies, celebration events, and intervention programmes, coordinated parental mentor meetings, and supported key school events such as open days and parents’ evenings. I also took responsibility for all extracurricular activities and trips for my year group, ensuring safe and inclusive delivery.

Through liaison with multi-agency teams, I identified pupils with underlying behavioural or emotional needs and implemented targeted interventions to support progress and wellbeing. I ensured accurate record-keeping and maintained detailed student files for safeguarding and pastoral tracking.

Safeguarding formed a significant part of my remit. I ensured staff were confident in applying the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies, informed the DSL and Headteacher of ongoing investigations, attended case conferences, provided safeguarding reports to the governing board, and maintained the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection.
I promoted a culture of listening to students, ensuring their voices informed decision-making and pastoral support. I also managed the secure transfer of safeguarding files when students moved schools, completed safer recruitment training, and supported the school in maintaining compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards.
My leadership has encompassed:
Student wellbeing and behaviour management
Safeguarding and child protection leadership
Mentoring and conflict resolution
Parent and community engagement
Attendance and academic monitoring
Team leadership and staff development
Through these responsibilities, I have strengthened pastoral systems, improved staff confidence in behaviour management, and ensured that every student under my care was supported to achieve both academically and personally within a safe, nurturing environment.

Personally Assisting the Director Of Chiltern Learning Trust (PA) - Past 8 Years part time| Chiltern Learning Trust


Key Responsibilities:
• Managed the Director’s busy calendar, prioritising appointments and ensuring all necessary paperwork and briefings were prepared in advance.
• Acted as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including governors, staff, parents, local authorities, and partner organisations.
• Drafted, proofread, and distributed professional correspondence, newsletters, briefings, and reports on behalf of the Director.
• Organised and coordinated Trust-wide meetings, events, and conferences, including booking venues, arranging travel, equipment, catering, and managing RSVPs.
• Took accurate minutes during meetings and maintained action logs, ensuring follow-up on decisions and deadlines.
• Collated, analysed, and presented data for reports, including school performance, attendance, behaviour, staffing, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintained both electronic and paper-based filing systems, ensuring GDPR compliance and efficient retrieval of sensitive information.
• Liaised with Finance and Procurement teams to process orders, invoices, and purchases for Trust-wide or school-level initiatives.
• Coordinated travel, accommodation, and itineraries for the Director for internal and external visits.
• Supported the Director in prioritising workload, managing deadlines, and responding to urgent or sensitive matters.
• Prepared presentations, reports, and briefing materials for SLT, governors, and external agencies.
• Ensured effective communication across the Trust by liaising with the PA to the Principal, school leaders, and administrative teams.
• Maintained and updated Trust-wide calendars, schedules, and documents to support planning and operational efficiency.
• Supported safeguarding, child protection, and data protection procedures, ensuring sensitive information was managed securely.
• Anticipated the Director’s needs and provided proactive solutions to administrative, strategic, and operational challenges.
• Built and maintained professional relationships across all levels of the Trust, fostering trust and confidence in PA support.
• Assisted in strategic planning by preparing documentation, tracking progress, and providing updates on key initiatives.
• Supported marketing and communications initiatives, including drafting public-facing materials and event publicity.
• Handled confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
• Coordinated and facilitated multi-agency meetings, ensuring actions were recorded and followed up appropriately.

The first year of working in Sixth form out of the 300+ staff members, 6 staff members were honored for going the extra mile at work by being gifted a hero’s award I was one of the 6 staff members who received it.
My position with Luton Sixth Form College consisted of:

• Setting and reviewing each student’s individual learning plan and set stretching targets and action plans to achieve their goals.
• Working with disadvantaged & vulnerable student.
• Managing over 300 students.
• Coaching & guiding students.
• Progressing students who are at risk of failing their courses.
• Ability to deal with duties of an unpleasant and sensitive nature.
• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• To aid students to reflect on their skills and experience, inside and outside the classroom and encourage them to develop new skills and abilities.
• To identify support needs, either learning or pastoral, especially where these are affecting the student’s ability to complete their studies successfully.
• To liaise and work in close co-operation with members of the Mental Health Team and refer students to the correct members.
• Support the teacher monitoring and evaluation of pupil’s responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording.
• Communicate effectively with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
• Support the challenge and motivation of pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.
• To make referrals as appropriate and maintain effective liaison with appropriate college staff to ensure support meets students’ needs.
• To arrange and attend meetings with parents/carers and where appropriate other outside agencies.
• To take an active part in the organisation and administration of student disciplinary procedures.
• To promote high levels of attendance, punctuality and conduct amongst all students ensuring this is monitored effectively to promote progress and ensure that all students are aware of their progress.
• Provide regular 1-2-1 tutorial sessions, keeping a schedule of all students informing them of dates and times for their tutorials.
• Develop good relationships with parents and carers, including exchanging information and facilitating their support for their child’s attendance.
• To prepare students for their next steps whether that be progression within Further Education, applications for University or employment/supported employment. This may be on an individual basis or via classroom-based activities.
• Deliver sessions to groups of students on accessing relevant, timely and accurate information and support.
• To assist the College in developing innovative practices related to equality & diversity, student support and promoting the student voice.
• To support students’ learning and achievement through effective partnership working with college staff, parents/carers and external agencies.
• To support and advise students in the development of their skills, with a particular focus on the development of their personal resilience and independence.
• To produce relevant and timely reports including statistical information and case studies.
• To work as part of the wider Student Progress Management Team and student support services to provide a high quality, customer focus which supports learning and contributes to students’ success.