Senior Therapeutic Pastoral Lead — Trauma-Informed Education

eTeach UK Limited; Boston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Pastoral Lead to supervise up to six TPLs across schools, delivering virtual and in-person guidance to ensure holistic therapeutic development for young people. The role requires trauma-informed practice, strong leadership, and experience with SEMH and complex trauma.

The post involves periodic travel and potential extended hours to meet service priorities, with supervision and training supported by the Therapeutic Development Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEMH and complex trauma.
• Ability to run groups with young people.
• Experience of assessment in intervention.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel and stay away from home on occasions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team of up to 6 FT or equivalent TPLs across schools.
• Provide virtual supervision, occasional group meetings and face-to-face visits.
• Ensure therapeutic development and wellbeing of each young person.
• Collaborate with Education Service to maintain high therapist intervention levels.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Working with SEMH

English fluency

Education

Psychology/counselling course

Level 5 Management or equivalent

Job description

Compass Community is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Pastoral Lead to supervise up to six TPLs across schools, delivering virtual and in-person guidance to ensure holistic therapeutic development for young people. The role requires trauma-informed practice, strong leadership, and experience with SEMH and complex trauma.

The post involves periodic travel and potential extended hours to meet service priorities, with supervision and training supported by the Therapeutic Development Manager.