Pastoral Lead – PMLD School | Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Dudley
Salary: £25K - £35K
Leader Group is proud to partner with an outstanding Independent PMLD School to appoint a passionate and committed Pastoral Lead to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a nurturing, student-centred environment that values inclusion, resilience, and achievement.
About the Role:
As Pastoral Lead, you will play a central role in promoting positive behaviour, student wellbeing, and safeguarding across the school. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENDCo, and other staff to ensure every student receives the emotional, behavioural, and academic support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Champion the school’s ethos, vision, and values, promoting pride, purpose, and positivity
Model professionalism, fairness, and firm but compassionate leadership
Collaborate with the DSL to safeguard all students and support welfare needs
Be a welcoming, respectful point of contact for parents, carers, and visitors
Monitor, evaluate, and support interventions for vulnerable student groups
Lead on behaviour support strategies and contribute to student Behaviour and Pastoral Support Plans (PSPs) and EHCP targets
Promote and sustain a culture of high expectations and positive behaviour
Work in close partnership with SLT, SENDCo, and teaching staff to support student development
Identify and respond to behavioural and social/emotional barriers to learning
Ideal Candidate Profile:
A strong, student-focused professional with a passion for SEND and inclusion
Minimum 2 years' experience in a SEND or SEMH setting
Proven success in a pastoral, behavioural or student support role within education
Confident in managing behaviour and delivering targeted interventions
Empathetic and resilient with outstanding communication and teamworking skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
Why Join Our Client’s School?
NEST 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
Wellbeing app and employee discount platform
Life assurance
About the School:
Our client’s school is a specialist Independent PMLD provision, offering a tailored alternative curriculum for students with a range of complex needs. Most students have EHCPs and may have diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD.
Students are at the heart of everything the school does. Individualised learning plans, strong therapeutic approaches, and a nurturing environment ensure that every young person is empowered to develop skills, resilience, and independence – preparing them for positive futures in their community and beyond.
Ready to make a real difference in a student's life?
Apply today or contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
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