Pastoral & Inclusion Lead | MSc Psychology | SEMH & Behaviour Support Specialist
Festina is a passionate and driven Psychology graduate with extensive experience supporting the emotional, behavioural and academic development of young people. With a background as an Inclusion Lead and Behaviour Support Worker, she brings a strong commitment to creating safe, inclusive environments where students feel understood and able to succeed.
Festina is now seeking a school-based role where she can continue to develop within pastoral and inclusion, with a long-term ambition to train as a Psychology or Sociology teacher.
Education & Qualifications
- MSc Psychology (Merit): London South Bank University
- BA (Hons) Psychology and Philosophy, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Hertfordshire
- A Levels: Psychology (A), Finance (A), Religious Studies (B): Invicta Grammar School
- GCSEs: 11 subjects (A*–B) including Mathematics (A) and English (A): Invicta Grammar School
Experience Summary
Festina brings strong pastoral and behavioural expertise developed through leadership roles supporting students with SEMH needs and those at risk of exclusion. She is experienced in delivering targeted interventions, managing challenging behaviour and building positive relationships that support student engagement and progress.
- Recently worked as a Behaviour Support Worker, managing the Internal Exclusion Room and responding to behaviour incidents with effective de-escalation strategies.
- Led targeted interventions as an Inclusion Lead, supporting high-need students across KS3 and KS4 with personalised strategies.
- Provided one-to-one support for students with anxiety, trauma and behavioural challenges, promoting emotional regulation and engagement.
- Facilitated restorative conversations to rebuild relationships between students and staff.
- Supported reintegration of students at risk of exclusion, helping them return successfully to mainstream learning.
- Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting classroom learning and behaviour through a calm and nurturing approach.
Key Strengths
- Strong expertise in behaviour management and de-escalation
- Extensive experience supporting SEMH and vulnerable students
- Skilled in delivering targeted interventions and pastoral support
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
- Calm, reflective and resilient in high-pressure environments
- Passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and student development