Pastoral Support Lead — Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

Monkton Wood Academy; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Professional development

Job summary

Monkton Wood Academy is seeking a Pastoral Support Lead to foster identity and community and provide a high level of care to all students. The role focuses on promoting engagement, behaviour, and attitudes across a group while monitoring academic and social development.

The post is permanent, term time only plus inset days, with 37 hours per week, and a provisional start date of 2 November 2026. This is an opportunity to support vulnerable learners and contribute to school improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Inclusion and Raising Achievement.
• Understanding of the needs and values of diverse communities.
• Experience in a secondary school or working with young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to use assessment information on student attainment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workloads.
• Respect for professional expertise of others.
• Emotional resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of engagement, behaviour, conduct and attitudes in all students.
• Monitor and support academic and social development across the group.
• Undertake interventions to support vulnerable learners.
• Work proactively to prevent issues and support progression.

Skills

Inclusion and raising achievement

Cultural awareness

SEMH experience

Data-informed practice

Time management

Professional collaboration

Emotional resilience

Job description

Monkton Wood Academy is seeking a Pastoral Support Lead to foster identity and community and provide a high level of care to all students. The role focuses on promoting engagement, behaviour, and attitudes across a group while monitoring academic and social development.

The post is permanent, term time only plus inset days, with 37 hours per week, and a provisional start date of 2 November 2026. This is an opportunity to support vulnerable learners and contribute to school improvement.