Therapeutic Pastoral Leader (SEMH, Trauma-Informed)

Compass Community Limited; East Leake; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Career progression

Peer supervision

Wellbeing sessions

8 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Compass Community Limited seeks a Therapeutic Pastoral Lead for a therapeutic school in the UK. The role focuses on fostering trauma-informed care, supporting SEMH/SEND students, and leading holistic development with staff and families. Training in AHCT is provided, with emphasis on safeguarding and school improvement.

The candidate will model therapeutic interactions, run intervention groups, and contribute to positive outcomes under local leadership and SENCO oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in de-escalation and trauma-informed practice.
• Working knowledge of strategies to support SEMH and SEND students.
• Calm and sensitive approach during dysregulation and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, SMSC and personal development support for students.
• Assess, monitor, report on holistic student progress.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are understood and followed.
• Contribute to School Improvement Plan and Ofsted readiness.
• Maintain awareness of SMSC and Personal Development requirements within IS standards.

Job description

Compass Community Limited seeks a Therapeutic Pastoral Lead for a therapeutic school in the UK. The role focuses on fostering trauma-informed care, supporting SEMH/SEND students, and leading holistic development with staff and families. Training in AHCT is provided, with emphasis on safeguarding and school improvement.

The candidate will model therapeutic interactions, run intervention groups, and contribute to positive outcomes under local leadership and SENCO oversight.