Pastoral Teacher

Summary:

Pastoral Teacher opportunity in Wokingham. Support students with SEMH needs.

About the School:

A school dedicated to supporting students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being alongside their learning. Built on trust, respect, and understanding, the school empowers every pupil to grow into confident, fulfilled individuals.

The Opportunity:

Join a school committed to nurturing students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. As a Pastoral Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping young people overcome challenges, re-engage with learning, and build confidence in a supportive, highly resourced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of students with SEMH requirements.
• Create and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and contribute to EHCP targets, monitoring and reporting on student progress.
• Apply effective teaching strategies, behaviour management techniques, and emotional-regulation approaches.
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a key adult and providing consistent pastoral support.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes student well-being.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams, SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies to support student needs.
• Uphold safeguarding duties and promote student welfare and well-being at all times.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive support network.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice, or special education
• Knowledge of current SEND legislation, assessment, and best practice
• Strong classroom practice and behaviour-management skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

Preferred

• Experience in CPD, mentoring, or coaching
• Experience with multi-agency working or working with external agencies
• Experience in developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) or EHCP targets
• Experience with emotional-regulation strategies or therapeutic approaches

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with SEN1 allowance
• Fully funded CPD, mentoring, and coaching
• Generous PPA time, wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
• Access to an employee assistance programme and teachers’ pension scheme
• Flexible working options, including part-time or job share arrangements