Student Wellbeing & Inclusion Lead

Randstad Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

R.E.A.L. Independent Schools in Mansfield is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to transform student wellbeing, personal development and attendance.

This permanent, full-time role supports pupils with complex needs by fostering a safe, inclusive environment and strong professional partnerships. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, parents and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, deliver targeted interventions and monitor pastoral data.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant area.
• English and Maths at Level 2.
• Extensive experience in a pastoral or wellbeing role.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, ASC or mental health needs.
• Strong safeguarding in education.
• Calm, reflective and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Experience using strategies to de-escalate behaviour.
• Collaborative approach within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily pastoral and wellbeing support
• Offering conflict resolution, mediation and de-briefs
• Delivering 1:1 interventions and tutorial support
• Supporting attendance, behaviour and safeguarding processes
• Facilitating student voice activities including student council, questionnaires and meetings
• Supporting PSHE delivery and whole-school wellbeing initiatives
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Attending multi-agency and safeguarding meetings
• Recording, monitoring and analysing pastoral data to inform student programmes
• Providing cover and line management where required

Skills

Pastoral experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

De-escalation techniques

Education

A Level 3 qualification (or above)

English and Maths Level 2

Job description

R.E.A.L. Independent Schools in Mansfield is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to transform student wellbeing, personal development and attendance.

This permanent, full-time role supports pupils with complex needs by fostering a safe, inclusive environment and strong professional partnerships. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, parents and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, deliver targeted interventions and monitor pastoral data.