Trauma-Informed Pastoral Leader for Youth

Keys Children; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue Light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Pastoral Leader at Liverpool Progressive School to lead pastoral care, wellbeing, and behaviour support for pupils aged 8–19 with complex needs. You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, staff, families and external agencies to create a safe, nurturing environment, delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic support to help pupils thrive academically and personally.

The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) in Liverpool with a starting salary of £30,000 per

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastoral care, behaviour support, or wellbeing services within a school or complex educational setting.
• Safeguarding leadership training
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions and social-emotional learning

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's pastoral care and wellbeing provision
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Promote positive behaviour and self-regulation strategies
• Work alongside the DSL to support vulnerable pupils and safeguard wellbeing
• Coordinate interventions and multi-agency support for pupils with additional needs
• Deliver guidance and training to staff on behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
• Champion mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the school community
• Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions and behaviour support
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external partners

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Behaviour support

Wellbeing services

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Leadership

Resilience

Job description

Keys Group is seeking a Pastoral Leader at Liverpool Progressive School to lead pastoral care, wellbeing, and behaviour support for pupils aged 8–19 with complex needs. You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, staff, families and external agencies to create a safe, nurturing environment, delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic support to help pupils thrive academically and personally.

The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) in Liverpool with a starting salary of £30,000 per