Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Lead – SEMH School, South Birmingham
Are you an experienced Pastoral Lead with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the skills to build strong relationships, break down barriers, and create a positive, nurturing learning environment?

This outstanding SEMH school in South Birmingham is looking for a Pastoral Lead to join their dedicated team. The school has a strong support network, an excellent leadership team, and a child-centred approach to education. Your role will be pivotal in providing emotional and behavioural support, working closely with students, staff, and families to ensure every child thrives.
Job Role:

• Providing pastoral and emotional support to students with SEMH needs.
• Managing behaviour effectively and implementing de-escalation strategies.
• Building strong relationships with students, acting as a positive role model.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to provide a holistic support system.
• Leading on attendance, safeguarding, and student well-being initiatives.
• Encouraging personal and academic growth, helping students overcome barriers to education.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a pastoral or behaviour support role within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEMH, behaviour management strategies, and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to working with young people.
• A Level 3 qualification or above in education, youth work, or a related field (desirable).
• A valid DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

In Return, You Will Enjoy:

• A supportive leadership team who value staff well-being.
• Opportunities for progression and professional development.
• Working in a well-resourced school that puts students first.
• The rewarding experience of making a real difference in young people’s lives.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

If you’re an experienced Pastoral Lead looking for a rewarding role in an SEMH school, apply now or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham for more details! Not the right role for you? Refer a Pastoral Lead or Behaviour Mentor, and ask about our referral scheme!

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.