Pastoral Lead

Shorefields; Harlow; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenwell Academy in Harlow invites applications for an outstanding Pastoral Lead to support pupils with complex behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. The role requires energy, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and high expectations for every child.

Based at our new, purpose-built school, you will lead pastoral care, work with families and staff, and help create a nurturing, inclusive environment for SEMH pupils, with a focus on well-being and safe, constructive

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex behavioural, social and emotional needs.
• Ability to foster a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral support for pupils with SEMH and related needs.
• Collaborate with staff to develop nurturing strategies across the school.
• Contribute to safeguarding, welfare and positive behaviour initiatives.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Behaviour management

SEMh understanding

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7007-11 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: NJC Grade 7 SCP 20 - 24 (Fringe)

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and energeticPastoral Leadat our new purpose built school in Harlow.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, with an understanding of and commitment to children with complex behavioural, social and emotional difficulties.

Information about the School

The Greenwell Academy will be offering a nurturing, inclusive environment for sixty four pupils with SEMH and associated needs with residential provision for fifteen pupils. We have high expectations for each child to leave as a confident young adult who is well prepared for the future. The school is sited in Harlow next to the Sir Frederick Gibberd secondary school.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Sangeeta Dwesar
Temporary Address
Commonside Road, Harlow
Essex, CM18 7EZ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]