You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. 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? xrexnqw disciplinary team Experience in a school, alternative provision or college environment is desirable but not essential.
