Term-Time Pastoral Lead: Group Interventions & Wellbeing

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Academic holidays free

Full-time term-time schedule

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Chester seeks a Pastoral & Group Intervention Lead to support students across the FE sector. You will spearhead group sessions, deliver targeted pastoral interventions, and be a key contact for students facing barriers to education.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and personal development within a full-time term-time schedule, 37 hours per week, with holidays aligned to academic breaks.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in education, youth work, or a related discipline is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4/5 (or equivalent) are strictly required.
• Proven track record delivering support or interventions to groups of young people, with deep experience in pastoral care.
• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging group sessions focused on personal development, emotional regulation, academic support, and life skills.
• Provide ongoing pastoral guidance to students, helping them manage attendance, overcome personal challenges, and develop emotional resilience.
• Proactively identify concerns, respond swiftly to welfare issues, and follow strict safeguarding reporting procedures to ensure student safety.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of student contact, intervention outcomes, and welfare logs.

Skills

Group session delivery

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Emotional wellbeing support

Personal development facilitation

Record keeping

Student advocacy

Education

Level 3 qualification in education/youth work/related discipline

GCSE English & Maths (C/4/5 or equivalent)

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Chester seeks a Pastoral & Group Intervention Lead to support students across the FE sector. You will spearhead group sessions, deliver targeted pastoral interventions, and be a key contact for students facing barriers to education.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and personal development within a full-time term-time schedule, 37 hours per week, with holidays aligned to academic breaks.