Pastoral Lead

Summary:

Pastoral Lead role at a school with a focus on social, emotional and mental health needs.

About the School:

A school dedicated to supporting students aged 7–18 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school fosters academic and personal growth through a supportive, structured environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Pastoral Lead, you will provide leadership and support to pupils and colleagues, shaping a positive and inclusive school culture. This role offers the opportunity to influence pupil wellbeing, behaviour and personal development in a dynamic and impactful way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the pastoral team to ensure consistent, high-quality support for pupils
• Promote and support positive behaviour and personal development across the school
• Implement and model school policies and behaviour strategies effectively
• Provide timely and flexible support to pupils and staff throughout the school day
• Oversee and contribute to Positive Support Plans (PSPs) and Risk Assessments (RAs)
• Act as on-call support for pupils with additional or complex needs
• Monitor and analyse behaviour data, reporting trends and impact to senior leadership
• Manage escalating behaviour in line with training and policy
• Facilitate debriefs with pupils and staff to encourage reflection and improvement
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with pupils with ASC, SEN and complex needs
• Proven experience in delivering pastoral interventions and improving pupil outcomes
• Previous pastoral leadership experience within a school setting
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
• A calm, resilient and solution-focused approach

Preferred

• Experience with behaviour management strategies and positive support planning
• Experience working in a school following a 4-day working week model
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £31,500 per annum
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and pension scheme
• Mental health support and physical health checks as part of wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a flexible benefits platform with discounts, insurance and family support options