Pastoral Leader

Supply Heroes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes are seeking an experienced Pastoral Leader for a welcoming secondary school in Perry Barr, Birmingham, starting September 2026. The role is full-time and long-term with potential permanence, focusing on student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.

You will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusive practice, and contribute to a safe, supportive environment that enables every pupil to reach their

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in pastoral, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, youth work or student support.
• Compassionate, resilient, and highly motivated.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pastoral support for students.
• Support students' wellbeing, personal development and engagement.
• Work with families to provide early intervention.
• Promote standards of behaviour and attendance.
• Support safeguarding procedures with designated staff.
• Identify and address barriers to learning.
• Implement intervention strategies for vulnerable students.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and external professionals.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Pastoral Leader

Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham

Job Type: Full Time, Long Term

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Pastoral Leader to join a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Perry Barr, Birmingham from the start of the new academic year in September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The school has a Good Ofsted rating and is committed to ensuring every student receives the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling young people to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Pastoral Leader, you will be at the heart of the school's pastoral provision, working closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies to ensure students are supported throughout their educational journey.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating pastoral support for students.
• Supporting students' wellbeing, personal development, and engagement in school life.
• Working closely with families to provide early intervention and support where required.
• Promoting excellent standards of behaviour and attendance.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and working alongside designated safeguarding staff.
• Identifying and addressing barriers to learning.
• Implementing effective intervention strategies for vulnerable students.
• Building positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Contributing to a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Pastoral Leader who:

• Has previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, youth work, or student support role.
• Is compassionate, resilient, and highly motivated.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve success.
• Can build positive and productive relationships with students and families.
• Is professional, approachable, and able to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and highly supportive school community.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, equality, and student wellbeing.
• Excellent leadership and an experienced pastoral support team.
• Students who are eager to learn and succeed.
• High-quality CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative working culture that values every member of staff.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and promotion.
• Comprehensive induction and continued support.
• Free on-site parking.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is a priority.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs