Job Title: Pastoral Lead - R.E.A.L Independent Schools - Mansfield | Full-Time, Term-Time Only - Aurora Group - £27,463 - £29,982 per annum (depending on skills & experience) Make a real difference every day. We are seeking a compassionate, proactive Pastoral Lead to support the wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of young people with complex needs, including SEND and mental health challenges. This is a high-impact, student-focused role at the heart of school life, where your work directly helps young people feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. What you'll do Provide daily pastoral and wellbeing support Deliver 1:1 mentoring and interventions Support attendance, behaviour, and safeguarding processes Lead conflict resolution, mediation, and de-escalation Work closely with families, staff, and external agencies Support PSHE and whole-school wellbeing initiatives Champion student voice and engagement Record and monitor pastoral data to improve outcomes What we're looking for Experience in pastoral, youth, or wellbeing support roles Confident supporting learners with SEND, ASC, SEMH, or mental health needs Strong understanding of safeguarding in education Calm, consistent, and solution-focused approach Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation Strong communication and teamwork skills Why join us? You'll be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team creating a safe, therapeutic learning environment where every young person is valued and supported to succeed. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. INDSCGLAN