Pastoral Leader – Secondary School

Engage Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited is seeking a committed and compassionate Pastoral Leader for a vibrant secondary school in Leeds. This full-time, permanent position focuses on supporting students’ wellbeing and personal development, ensuring a positive school experience through effective pastoral leadership.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Focus on staff wellbeing

Collaborative and caring team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral, educational, or youth work setting.
• Strong communicator capable of building positive relationships.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral provision for a designated year group.
• Provide guidance to students facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Monitor safeguarding concerns following school policy.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Formally-recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Pastoral Leader – Secondary School

Location:Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent
Start Date:September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a committed, compassionate and highly motivatedPastoral Leaderto join a dedicated staff team at a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and personal development of young people.

About the School

The school, located in the heart of Leeds, serves a diverse and ambitious community of pupils. They pride themselves on their inclusive ethos, high expectations, and a strong culture of care and respect.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the pastoral provision for a designated year group, ensuring students are well-supported in all aspects of their personal development. You will work closely with senior leaders, Heads of Year, teaching staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and promote a positive school experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral leadership for a specific year group, promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and engagement

• Offer guidance and support to students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges

• Work closely with families, staff and external professionals to implement appropriate interventions

• Monitor and act on safeguarding concerns in line with school policy

• Contribute to the development of a positive, respectful and inclusive school culture

• Promote student wellbeing and encourage resilience, confidence and self-esteem

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience of working with young people in a pastoral, educational or youth work setting

• Be a strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues

• Be calm, empathetic and resilient under pressure

• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Be highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy school environment

• Be committed to the values of inclusion, diversity and opportunity for all

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people

• A collaborative and caring team of staff and leaders

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

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