Pastoral Lead : Alternative Provision (SEND)
Salary: GBP15.37 : GBP16.78 per hour GBP27,463 : GBP29,982 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Term: Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Closing Date: Friday 19th June
About the Provision
We believe every young person deserves a chance to thrive. We provide a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment for students with complex needs, SEND profiles, and barriers to education. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to become the heartbeat of our Mansfield hub.
The Role
As a Pastoral Lead, you wont just manage behaviour : you will transform lives. Reporting to the School/Hub Lead, you will create a nurturing environment where students feel safe, heard, and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Wellbeing: Deliver daily 1:1 pastoral support, tutorial sessions, and targeted interventions.
- De-escalation and Mediation: Provide conflict resolution, restorative conversations, and student debriefs.
- Safeguarding and Attendance: Support robust safeguarding processes and actively promote student attendance.
- Student Voice: Facilitate the student council, questionnaires, and forums to ensure our young people have a voice in their education.
- Collaboration: Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams, parents, carers, and external agencies, attending key multi-agency meetings.
- Data and Insights: Record and analyse pastoral data to help tailor individualised student support programmes.
What We Are Looking For
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (Education, Youth Work, Social Care).
- Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Extensive experience in a pastoral, wellbeing, or youth-focused role.
- Proven experience supporting young people with SEND, ASC, or mental health complexities.
- A calm, reflective mindset with strong behavior de-escalation skills.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
