Pastoral Lead

The Education Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking an experienced Pastoral Lead for a prominent secondary school in Walsall. The role focuses on supporting student behaviour, attendance, welfare and personal development, working with staff and families to maintain high standards and remove barriers to learning.

You will lead day-to-day pastoral support, monitor welfare and engage with external professionals as needed to ensure a safe, positive environment for students to thrive academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Previous pastoral experience within a secondary school.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, resilient and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day pastoral support for students
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and student welfare
• Build positive relationships with students and their families
• Support students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties
• Respond to pastoral concerns and help resolve issues effectively
• Work closely with teachers, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals where required
• Support behaviour strategies and promote high expectations
• Identify barriers to learning and help put appropriate support in place
• Contribute to a safe, positive and purposeful school environment
• Previous pastoral experience within a secondary school
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Confidence dealing with challenging situations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, resilient and consistent approach

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Pastoral Lead – Secondary School – Walsall

An outstanding secondary school in Walsall is seeking an experienced Pastoral Lead to support students' behaviour, attendance, welfare and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident pastoral professional who can build positive relationships with young people, support students through challenges and help create an environment where they can thrive both academically and personally. Working closely with teaching staff, senior leaders, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of behaviour and ensuring students receive the right support to overcome barriers to learning. The successful Pastoral Lead will have experience working within a secondary school and be confident managing challenging situations, addressing attendance concerns and supporting students with a range of pastoral needs.

Job Role:

• Lead on day-to-day pastoral support for students
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and student welfare
• Build positive relationships with students and their families
• Support students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties
• Respond to pastoral concerns and help resolve issues effectively
• Work closely with teachers, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals where required
• Support behaviour strategies and promote high expectations
• Identify barriers to learning and help put appropriate support in place
• Contribute to a safe, positive and purposeful school environment
• Previous pastoral experience within a secondary school
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Confidence dealing with challenging situations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, resilient and consistent approach

In return, you will enjoy:

• The opportunity to join an outstanding secondary school
• A rewarding role with real responsibility and influence
• The chance to make a positive difference to students' lives
• A collaborative environment working alongside experienced school staff
• The opportunity to develop your pastoral leadership experience

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

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding 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.