Pastoral Lead

Horizon Care & Education; Tipton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Pastoral Lead at a specialist day school, dedicated to providing high-quality education for students with diverse needs. In this role, you'll take charge of managing student safety and attendance while implementing effective policies and procedures. You'll work closely with a supportive team to ensure the well-being of every learner, fostering a compassionate and inspiring environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression. Join a team that values collaboration and dependability, and help shape the future of education.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Free DBS check

Cashback healthcare plan

Government Pension scheme

Staff referral scheme with cash rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and managing student welfare.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of safety and attendance for all learners.
• Implement school policies on attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Crisis Management

Empathy

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Lead to join our team at Tipton Green College.

Tipton Green College is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Tipton, the college meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-19 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As our Pastoral Lead, you will:

• Take the strategic lead in managing the safety and attendance of all learners.
• Be responsible for the implementation of the school’s systems, procedures, and policies in relation to attendance and punctuality.
• Assist the Headteacher in helping to develop procedures with regards to pastoral provision for all learners.
• Be an exemplary leader in dealings with staff, pupils, parents, and outside agencies.
• Liaise with teachers to make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are unexpectedly absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the year groups.
• Participate in Positive Handling and de-escalation techniques training.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people that you are responsible for or encounter.

Why work for us?

• Small, friendly staff teams.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• Competitive salary including opportunities to progress in your career.
• Dedicated learning and development programmes.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Free DBS check and Update Service subscription.
• Staff referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £500 per referral.
• Cashback healthcare plan.
• Government Pension scheme.

Would you like to work for a company with great values?

Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!