Pastoral Lead – Term Time Only
Salary: £27,463 – £29,982 per annum (£15.37 – £16.78 per hour), dependent on skills and experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: School or Hub Lead
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve success? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference?
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and dedicated Pastoral Lead to join our specialist education team. This is a key role focused on promoting student wellbeing, personal development and positive engagement in learning for young people with additional needs and barriers to education.
About the Role
As Pastoral Lead, you will help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive. Working closely with staff, families and external professionals, you will play an important role in removing barriers to learning and supporting positive outcomes for every learner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing daily pastoral and wellbeing support to students
- Delivering 1:1 interventions, mentoring and tutorial support
- Supporting behaviour management, attendance and safeguarding processes
- Using de-escalation and restorative approaches to support students effectively
- Facilitating student voice activities, including meetings and wellbeing initiatives
- Supporting the delivery of PSHE and wider wellbeing programmes
- Building positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
- Attending safeguarding and multi-agency meetings where required
- Monitoring and recording pastoral information to support student progress
- Supporting colleagues and providing additional cover where needed
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant field
- English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent
- Significant experience in a pastoral, wellbeing or student support role
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, ASC or mental health needs
- A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm, reflective and solution-focused in challenging situations
- Experience using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience within a school, alternative provision or college setting is desirable, but not essential.
Safeguarding
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
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