Pastoral Lead

Summary:

Pastoral Lead role at a school in Dagenham with a focus on student wellbeing and behaviour support.

About the School:

A school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham with a long-standing commitment to community, inclusion, and academic excellence. It provides a welcoming environment with purpose-built facilities and a strong focus on student progress and character development.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an inspiring Pastoral Lead to support pupils’ emotional and behavioural wellbeing across the school. This role is central to fostering a positive, inclusive culture and ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage pastoral care, behaviour support, and attendance strategies across the school.
• Develop and implement early intervention strategies to support pupils with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
• Collaborate with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies to create a supportive environment for student success.
• Promote a school culture that prioritises inclusion, safety, and high expectations for all students.
• Contribute to safeguarding and inclusion initiatives across all key stages.
• Provide guidance and support to staff in managing student behaviour and wellbeing.
• Engage with parents and carers to address barriers to learning and improve student outcomes.
• Support the school’s vision of character development through pastoral programmes and initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Significant experience working with children in an educational or pastoral setting.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and child development.
• Confident, empathetic, and solution-focused approach to supporting student wellbeing.
• Ability to engage effectively with pupils, parents, and carers.
• High expectations for all students and a commitment to inclusion.
• Excellent organisational skills, resilience, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Preferred

• Experience in a school environment with a focus on pastoral care.
• Experience with safeguarding and inclusion strategies.
• Familiarity with working in a multi-ethnic, diverse community.
• Experience with pastoral leadership in an all-through school setting.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary scale with prorated options based on experience and service.
• Comprehensive benefits package including support for professional development.
• Purpose-built specialist learning environment with industry-level resources.
• A supportive and inclusive school culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload management.