Pastoral Lead (Year Lead) Location: Preston, Lancashire (PR area) Salary: Up to £35,000 (Dependent on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Permanent potential) Start Date: Monday, 13th April 2026 The Opportunity Are you a champion for young people? Do you have the vision to lead a year group and the grit to handle the daily challenges of secondary education? Our Preston-based Academy is seeking an exceptional Pastoral Lead to join our middle leadership team. This is not a classroom teaching role; it is a dedicated, high-impact position focused on student welfare, behaviour, and attendance. You will be the bridge between home and school, ensuring every student in your care has the emotional and social foundation to succeed academically. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Own the pastoral identity of your assigned year group, driving high standards of behaviour and a culture of mutual respect. Intervention & Support: Identify "at-risk" students and implement early intervention strategies, working closely with the SENCO and Safeguarding team. Parental Engagement: Act as the first point of contact for families, building strong, restorative relationships even in challenging circumstances. Attendance & Punctuality: Lead initiatives to improve attendance figures and reduce persistent absenteeism within your cohort. Multi-Agency Liaison: Collaborate with external partners, including Socia...