Senior Pastoral & Behaviour Support Lead

Kedleston Group Limited; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programmes

24/7 helpline

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Elderbrook School, part of Kedleston Group, seeks a Senior Behaviour and Pastoral Support Worker to join its brand new primary provision. This non-class-based role focuses on pastoral care, behaviour and pupil engagement from Summer Term 2027.

You will lead on engagement, respond to incidents, build relationships, plan targeted support, and work with families and external agencies to improve pupil outcomes while safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Relevant training in behaviour, pastoral care, safeguarding or SEMH (desirable).
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or additional needs (SEND, behavioural or attendance challenges).
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies, including restorative and de-escalation approaches.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills, with a calm and empathetic approach.
• Competent in IT systems for recording, communication and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pupil engagement, behaviour and wellbeing, particularly for those at risk of disengagement.
• Respond to behavioural incidents using restorative approaches and ensure follow-up.
• Build strong relationships with pupils to support trust, inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
• Identify pupils needing pastoral support and coordinate targeted interventions.
• Plan and deliver individual and small-group strategies addressing barriers such as behaviour and attendance.
• Monitor, track and analyse pupil engagement and behaviour data.
• Promote consistent behaviour standards and support pupils during unstructured times.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate support and improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and evaluate the impact of interventions.
• Safeguard pupils at all times and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Restorative approaches

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

SEMH experience

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Behaviour & safeguarding training

Tools

IT systems for recording

Job description

Elderbrook School, part of Kedleston Group, seeks a Senior Behaviour and Pastoral Support Worker to join its brand new primary provision. This non-class-based role focuses on pastoral care, behaviour and pupil engagement from Summer Term 2027.

You will lead on engagement, respond to incidents, build relationships, plan targeted support, and work with families and external agencies to improve pupil outcomes while safeguarding at all times.