Pastoral Lead Worker

Overview

Location: Mansfield

Salary: £15.37 to £16.78 per hour (£27,463 to £29,982 annually, depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: School or Hub Lead

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, development and success of young people.

• Provide day-to-day pastoral and wellbeing support
• Deliver 1:1 interventions and tutorial sessions
• Support behaviour, attendance and safeguarding processes
• Respond to incidents through debriefs, mediation and conflict resolution
• Work closely with staff, families and external agencies
• Lead student voice initiatives (e.g. student council, feedback activities)
• Support PSHE delivery and whole-school wellbeing programmes
• Attend multi-agency and safeguarding meetings
• Monitor and record pastoral data to inform support strategies
• Provide cover and support leadership responsibilities where needed

• Qualified to Level 3 (or above) in a relevant subject
• Confident supporting young people with SEND, ASC or mental health needs
• Experienced in a pastoral, wellbeing or similar role
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding within education
• Calm, resilient and able to manage challenging situations
• Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Experience with in a school, alternative provision or college setting is desirable but not essential
• Make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
• Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team
• Be part of a rewarding and purpose-driven environment
• Opportunities for professional development

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a team that makes a real impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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