Pastoral Lead - Colchester

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Pastoral Lead in Colchester, Essex, to support student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour. The role involves working with students, families, staff and external agencies to provide targeted support and ensure every learner can succeed.

The ideal candidate has experience in pastoral or safeguarding roles and is committed to promoting a safe, inclusive school culture. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract in a thriving educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational/pastoral/youth-work settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and staff.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and their families.
• Lead interventions to improve attendance, behaviour and engagement.
• Work with safeguarding and SEND teams to support vulnerable learners.
• Monitor student progress and implement effective support plans.
• Liaise with external agencies and support services as needed.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student welfare

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Pastoral Lead

Location: Colchester, Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Pastoral Lead to join a thriving educational setting in Colchester. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional, youth worker, behaviour mentor, teaching assistant, or safeguarding practitioner looking to take the next step in their career and make a lasting impact on students' lives.

The Role

As Pastoral Lead, you will play a key role in promoting student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and engagement. You will work closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies to provide targeted support and ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Building positive relationships with students and their families.
• Leading interventions to improve attendance, behaviour and engagement.
• Working alongside safeguarding and SEND teams to support vulnerable learners.
• Monitoring student progress and implementing effective support plans.
• Liaising with external agencies and support services where required.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people in an educational, pastoral, youth work, or support setting.
• Can build strong professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is resilient, empathetic and solution-focused.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and student welfare.
• Remains calm under pressure and can effectively manage challenging situations.
• Is committed to helping every young person realise their potential.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• A rewarding and varied role within a positive educational environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits.

Safeguarding Statement

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.