Pastoral Care Lead

Witherslack Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational care provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a Pastoral Manager to lead a team focused on meeting the emotional needs of young people with complex challenges. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and staff appraisal. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and qualifications in care and education. The position offers a competitive salary and multiple employee benefits, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits, including life insurance

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments

High-quality facilities

Referral bonus scheme of £1,000

Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils.
• Experience of working with families in challenging circumstances.
• Understanding of safeguarding policy.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor care plans for each student.
• Collaborate with families and multi-agency services.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child-protection legislation.
• Appraise staff performance and conduct regular supervision.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils

Multi-agency work experience

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training

Staff appraisal/performance management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Leadership-related qualification

Job description

Salary: £33,699 – £41,771 per annum

Overview

For children with complex challenging needs the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff‑to‑child ratio and in‑house clinical teams we are proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market‑leading OFSTED ratings.

Role Overview

As a Pastoral Manager you’ll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young people’s emotional needs. You will work with families, develop individual care plans, and create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor care plans for each student.
• Collaborate with families and multi‑agency services.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child‑protection legislation.
• Appraise staff performance and conduct regular supervision.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 3 years experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and working with families in challenging circumstances. Experience of multi‑agency work with an understanding of safeguarding policy. NVQ Level 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. Ideally, a leadership‑related qualification. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and experience of staff appraisal/performance management.

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays.
• Career progression opportunities within the Group.
• Flexible benefits such as life insurance.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
• Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments.
• Nice working environment with high‑quality facilities.
• Referral bonus scheme of £1,000 per successful referral.
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5 %.

Employment Type & Details

Full‑time position
Vacancy: 1
Salary: £33,699 – £41,771 per annum

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people.

Additional Information

For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached document. For our ex‑offenders policy and child protection policy, please visit the relevant sections on our website.