Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Lead
Salary:  £15.37–£16.78 per hour (£27,463–£29,982 per annum, depending on experience)

Location:

Mansfield

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only

Hours:

40 per week

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you thrive in environments where every day is different and every interaction has purpose? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and proactive  Pastoral Lead  to join a specialist provision in Mansfield. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the provision, supporting the wellbeing, personal development and success of students — many of whom have complex needs, SEND profiles or barriers to learning.

About the Role
As Pastoral Lead, you will help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive. Working closely with multi?disciplinary teams, parents/carers and external agencies, you will play a key role in removing barriers to learning and ensuring every young person feels supported, valued and heard.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing daily pastoral and wellbeing support
Offering conflict resolution, mediation and de?briefs
Delivering 1:1 interventions and tutorial support
Supporting attendance, behaviour and safeguarding processes
Facilitating student voice activities such as student council and questionnaires
Supporting PSHE delivery and whole?school wellbeing initiatives
Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
Attending multi agency and safeguarding meetings
Recording, monitoring and analysing pastoral data to inform student programmes
Providing cover and line management where required
You will be a key figure in shaping a therapeutic, welcoming environment where students feel safe, respected and empowered.

What We're Looking For:

We'd love to hear from you if you have:  A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant area
English and Maths at Level 2
Extensive experience in a pastoral or wellbeing role
Experience supporting young people with SEND, ASC or mental health needs
A strong understanding of safeguarding in education
The ability to remain calm, reflective and solution?focused in challenging situations
Experience using a range of strategies to de escalate behaviour
A collaborative approach and confidence working within a multi?disciplinary team
Experience in a school, alternative provision or college environment is desirable but not essential.