Pastoral Lead

The Education Network Birmingham; Park Central; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham seeks a Pastoral Lead (Head of Year) for a high-performing Birmingham secondary school. You will support student welfare across Key Stages 3 and 4 and work with year teams, safeguarding colleagues, and teachers to ensure timely help with behaviour, attendance and personal development.

The role requires strong communication, empathy and organisational skills, plus experience in pastoral leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or safeguarding role within a school setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in secondary education.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a busy pastoral team.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing and personal development of students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the behaviour, wellbeing, and attendance of students across the school.
• Working 1-2-1 with students who require additional emotional or behavioural support.
• Liaising with parents, carers, external agencies, and internal staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Helping implement pastoral interventions, behaviour plans, and attendance strategies.
• Supporting safeguarding processes and ensuring concerns are followed up correctly.
• Contributing to whole-school behaviour and wellbeing initiatives.
• Recording pastoral concerns accurately and maintaining organised case files.
• Promoting a positive, respectful, and nurturing atmosphere for all students.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Organisational skills

Pastoral lead experience

Job description

Pastoral Lead – Head of Year

The Education Network Birmingham seeks a Pastoral Lead for a high-performing secondary school in Birmingham. This full-time position is paid £120–£160 daily and involves supporting student welfare across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working alongside year teams, teachers, and safeguarding colleagues the postholder ensures pupils receive timely help with behaviour, attendance, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth.

Candidates should possess strong communication, empathy, and organisational abilities, plus experience as a Pastoral Lead or Head of Year. The school enjoys an excellent reputation, a strong community spirit, and leadership dedicated to providing every student with guidance and stability. This role suits someone passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Are you an experienced Pastoral Lead of Head of Year who is passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported, and ready to learn? This high-performing secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a Pastoral Lead to join their dedicated wellbeing team. The school has an excellent reputation, a strong sense of community, and a leadership team committed to giving every student the guidance and stability they need to thrive. As Pastoral Lead, you will play a key role in supporting student welfare across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will work closely with year teams, teachers, and the safeguarding team to ensure that every young person receives timely, effective support with behaviour, attendance, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build trust quickly, remain calm under pressure, and provide compassionate yet consistent pastoral guidance.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the behaviour, wellbeing, and attendance of students across the school
• Working 1-2-1 with students who require additional emotional or behavioural support
• Liaising with parents, carers, external agencies, and internal staff to ensure coordinated care
• Helping implement pastoral interventions, behaviour plans, and attendance strategies
• Supporting safeguarding processes and ensuring concerns are followed up correctly
• Contributing to whole-school behaviour and wellbeing initiatives
• Recording pastoral concerns accurately and maintaining organised case files
• Promoting a positive, respectful, and nurturing atmosphere for all students

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or safeguarding role within a school setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused
• An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in secondary education
• The ability to work collaboratively within a busy pastoral team
• A genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing and personal development of students

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Pastoral Lead who wants to make a meaningful difference in a warm, supportive school community.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.