Student Wellbeing & Behaviour Lead - Secondary

The Education Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking an experienced Pastoral Lead for a prominent secondary school in Walsall. The role focuses on supporting student behaviour, attendance, welfare and personal development, working with staff and families to maintain high standards and remove barriers to learning.

You will lead day-to-day pastoral support, monitor welfare and engage with external professionals as needed to ensure a safe, positive environment for students to thrive academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Previous pastoral experience within a secondary school.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, resilient and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day pastoral support for students
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and student welfare
• Build positive relationships with students and their families
• Support students experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties
• Respond to pastoral concerns and help resolve issues effectively
• Work closely with teachers, Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership Team
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals where required
• Support behaviour strategies and promote high expectations
• Identify barriers to learning and help put appropriate support in place
• Contribute to a safe, positive and purposeful school environment
• Previous pastoral experience within a secondary school
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Confidence dealing with challenging situations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, resilient and consistent approach

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Job description

The Education Network is seeking an experienced Pastoral Lead for a prominent secondary school in Walsall. The role focuses on supporting student behaviour, attendance, welfare and personal development, working with staff and families to maintain high standards and remove barriers to learning.

You will lead day-to-day pastoral support, monitor welfare and engage with external professionals as needed to ensure a safe, positive environment for students to thrive academically and personally.