Pastoral Lead

The Education Network Birmingham; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Walsall is seeking a motivated Pastoral Lead to join the team. The role involves leading on pastoral care, managing behaviour and attendance, and supporting students with social and emotional challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience in a pastoral role and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people. This opportunity promises a caring atmosphere with excellent support for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity for additional training and development

Personalised career support

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a pastoral or student support role, ideally in a school setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and supporting students with additional needs.
• A strong ability to manage behaviour and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pastoral care across the school and support student well-being.
• Manage behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding concerns.
• Support students with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Knowledge of safeguarding

Genuine commitment to improving outcomes

Job description

Overview

Pastoral Lead - Secondary - Walsall - Immediate Start

Are you an experienced and motivated pastoral lead who is passionate about supporting young people? A supportive secondary school in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join their team, helping to ensure students are fully supported in their personal, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Leading on pastoral care across the school and supporting the well-being of students.
• Managing behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding concerns in line with school policy.
• Supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
• Working closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure effective support.
• Contributing to the wider school community and promoting positive relationships.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Experience working in a pastoral or student support role, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, approachable, and solution-focused under pressure.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and supporting students with additional needs.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

If you are a motivated Pastoral Lead looking for a rewarding opportunity in a school where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.