Pastoral Manager

Overview"Leader Group is delighted" to be working in partnership with a respected Therapeutic Education Service provider to recruit an Experienced Pastoral Lead for an exciting specialist SEND school in Sudbury.

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000
Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Make Every Day Extraordinary.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join a supportive specialist education setting in Kings Lynn. This is a fantastic opportunity to guide a dedicated team and play a key role in supporting children to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

As Pastoral Lead, you will champion student wellbeing, build strong and trusting relationships, promote independence, and help create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

This is a small and growing specialist school set within a unique and welcoming environment. The provision offers a bespoke, therapeutic, and trauma-informed approach to education for pupils for whom mainstream education is not suitable.

This is an exciting time to join a passionate staff team focused on enhancing the educational experience for more young people and shaping the future of the provision.

• Support school leaders by celebrating students, staff, and achievements to build pride and a shared vision
• Model school values and apply fair, consistent boundaries
• Work closely with the Safeguarding Lead to ensure student safety and wellbeing
• Be welcoming and approachable to parents, carers, and visitors
• Track and support the progress of vulnerable students
• Promote positive behaviour across the school
• Support students with Behaviour Support Plans, Pastoral Plans, and EHCPs
• Collaborate with senior leaders, SENDCo, and colleagues to meet individual student needs

• Passionate commitment to supporting students with SEND
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a SEND or similar setting
• Experience in a pastoral or similar educational role
• Strong interpersonal skills and a child-centred approach

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Staff referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light discount card
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee wellbeing app and a wide range of discounts
• Life assurance