Pastoral Lead SEN

Breightmet SEN School

Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 per anum dependant on experience

About Us

Breightmet School is committed to creating a caring, inclusive environment where every student can reach their full potential. We specialise in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing tailored pastoral care to nurture their emotional, social, behavioural, and academic development.

Job Purpose

The Pastoral Lead will lead and manage the pastoral provision across the school. They will ensure that students\\\’ well-being, behaviour, attendance, and welfare are supported effectively, working alongside SENCO, leadership, teaching staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the pastoral strategy and policies to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, emotional well-being, and inclusion.

• Oversee behaviour management systems, including sanctions, rewards, interventions, and restorative practices.

• Provide targeted intervention for students needing extra pastoral support (e.g. mentoring, social skills groups, emotional regulation).

• Lead on attendance: monitor attendance data, identify patterns of absence, liaise with families, and implement strategies to improve attendance and punctuality.

• Act as safeguarding deputy (or liaise closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead), ensuring all students are safe and protocols are followed.

• Support transitions (e.g. new admissions, moves between year groups, reintegration after absence).

• Liaise with SENCO, therapists, external agencies, and families to ensure joined-up care.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to staff on pastoral care, behaviour management, mental health issues, and managing challenging behaviour.

• Maintain accurate records, evaluate the impact of pastoral initiatives, and report to senior leadership and governors.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience working in a pastoral or welfare role in a school setting, preferably with SEN / SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) / behaviour-related challenges.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and supporting vulnerable children.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.

• Ability to initiate, lead and manage pastoral projects and interventions, and to evaluate impact.

• Empathy, resilience, flexibility, and a calm, patient approach.

• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and maintain confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Qualification in education, pastoral care, counselling, psychology or related field.

• Experience of working with external agencies (e.g. mental health, social care).

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, restorative justice, mental health first aid or similar.

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive school community with committed colleagues and leadership.

• Opportunities for professional development in pastoral and SEND areas.

• Clear leadership structure and responsibility.

• Resources and support to develop effective pastoral systems.

• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Breightmet SEN School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and any other relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance and school policies.

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