Pastoral Manager

Leader Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding education provider in Dudley is looking for a passionate Pastoral Lead to enhance student wellbeing and support within their specialist PMLD school. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in SEND or SEMH settings, showcasing exceptional leadership and communication skills. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to implement strategies that promote positive behaviour and emotional support, making a significant impact in the lives of students with complex needs. Attractive benefits include enhanced pay and pension schemes.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Bonus Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue Light Discount Card

Fully funded training and professional qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Wellbeing app and employee discount platform

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Proven success in pastoral, behavioural, or student support roles within education.
• Confident in managing behaviour and delivering targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour and student wellbeing across the school.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure emotional and academic support for students.
• Monitor, evaluate, and support interventions for vulnerable student groups.

Skills

Student-focused approach

Behaviour management

Outstanding communication

Teamworking skills

Empathy and resilience

Job description

Location : Dudley

Leader Group is proud to partner with an outstanding Independent PMLD School to appoint a passionate and committed Pastoral Lead to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a nurturing, student-centred environment that values inclusion, resilience, and achievement.

About the Role

As Pastoral Lead, you will play a central role in promoting positive behaviour, student wellbeing, and safeguarding across the school. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENDCo, and other staff to ensure every student receives the emotional, behavioural, and academic support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the school’s ethos, vision, and values, promoting pride, purpose, and positivity
• Model professionalism, fairness, and firm but compassionate leadership
• Collaborate with the DSL to safeguard all students and support welfare needs
• Be a welcoming, respectful point of contact for parents, carers, and visitors
• Monitor, evaluate, and support interventions for vulnerable student groups
• Lead on behaviour support strategies and contribute to student Behaviour and Pastoral Support Plans (PSPs) and EHCP targets
• Promote and sustain a culture of high expectations and positive behaviour
• Work in close partnership with SLT, SENDCo, and teaching staff to support student development
• Identify and respond to behavioural and social / emotional barriers to learning

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A strong, student-focused professional with a passion for SEND and inclusion
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a SEND or SEMH setting
• Proven success in a pastoral, behavioural or student support role within education
• Confident in managing behaviour and delivering targeted interventions
• Empathetic and resilient with outstanding communication and teamworking skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Why Join Our Client’s School?

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Wellbeing app and employee discount platform
• Life assurance

About the School

Our client’s school is a specialist Independent PMLD provision, offering a tailored alternative curriculum for students with a range of complex needs. Most students have EHCPs and may have diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD.

Students are at the heart of everything the school does. Individualised learning plans, strong therapeutic approaches, and a nurturing environment ensure that every young person is empowered to develop skills, resilience, and independence – preparing them for positive futures in their community and beyond.

Ready to make a real difference in a student's life?

Apply today or contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity further.