Job Description
Summary:
Pastoral Lead role at a school seeking a proactive and experienced professional.
About the School:
A school with a rich history and strong commitment to comprehensive education, located in a beautiful area of the Pennines. It is dedicated to nurturing student talents and fostering a culture of high aspiration and excellence.
The Opportunity:
As a Pastoral Lead, you will be responsible for maintaining a calm, safe, and orderly learning environment by overseeing student conduct outside of lessons and leading the on-call pastoral response. This role is ideal for someone with strong behaviour leadership experience and a passion for supporting students in making positive and sustained improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the school’s daily pastoral response and ensure a visible and authoritative presence across the site.
- Respond swiftly to behavioural, attendance, and pastoral concerns.
- Lead the operational delivery of behaviour, attendance, and inclusion systems.
- Design and quality-assure targeted pastoral interventions.
- Uphold high professional standards across the pastoral team.
- Maintain oversight of key pastoral and safeguarding data to inform decision-making.
- Build constructive relationships with staff, students, and families.
- Contribute to the development of pastoral processes and systems.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in a school environment with a focus on behaviour leadership.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm, authoritative, and solution-focused under pressure.
- Experience in managing student conduct and supporting students in making positive improvements.
- Confidence in using school systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Preferred
- Experience with pastoral interventions and behaviour management strategies.
- Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in leading and developing a pastoral team.
- Knowledge of inclusion systems and pastoral support frameworks.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Access to a wide range of extra-curricular and pastoral support initiatives.