Pastoral Leader

Prospero Teaching; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Career progression pathways

Job summary

A reputable educational agency is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to support students with Special Educational Needs at a SEN School in Colchester, Essex. The role involves leading pastoral provision, developing behaviour support strategies, and providing emotional support to students. Ideal candidates will have experience in pastoral roles and a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and long-term career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or educational settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management practices.
• Resilient and solution-focused when supporting challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pastoral provision for students with various SEN needs.
• Develop and implement behaviour support strategies.
• Provide mentoring and emotional support to pupils.
• Monitor attendance and behaviour of students.
• Build relationships with families and external professionals.
• Build strong relationships with families and external professionals.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing school culture.

Skills

Experience within a pastoral or safeguarding role

Strong understanding of safeguarding practices

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Genuine passion for SEN outcomes

Job description

Overview

Pastoral Leader - SEN School

Location: Colchester, Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term (potential permanent opportunities)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally? We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to join a supportive SEN School located in Colchester, Essex, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pastoral provision for students with a range of SEN needs, including ASD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.
• Develop and implement behaviour support strategies and personalised intervention plans.
• Provide day-to-day mentoring, emotional support, and guidance to pupils.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing across the school.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and engagement, taking proactive steps where required.
• Build strong working relationships with families and external professionals.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture.

Requirements

• Experience within a pastoral, behavioural, or safeguarding role (SEN or educational settings preferred).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and emotional support practices.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and solution-focused, particularly when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEN.

What the School Offers

• A warm, welcoming, and collaborative SEN environment.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing.
• Pathways for long-term career progression.

If you feel that this role would be a great opportunity, please submit your CV.

Our agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required