At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs through tailored pastoral care.
- Company: Join Sidney Stringer Academy, a nurturing environment focused on student well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming students' educational experiences and lives.
- Qualifications: Master’s-level qualification in education, psychology, or related fields; experience with SEMH needs.
The predicted salary is between 33974 - 40040 £ per year.
The Arboretum Pastoral and Therapeutic Lead is a senior, specialist role supporting our most vulnerable pupils within The Arboretum, Sidney Stringer Academy’s in-school adaptive provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The post-holder is responsible for the pastoral care of pupils in the provision and leads on its therapeutic interventions, providing high-quality, relational and trauma-informed support. They lead therapeutic continuing professional development (CPD) for colleagues, lead the relational and restorative culture of the provision in line with its Five Pillars (Welcome, Known, Contributing, Supported and Connected), and lead the branding and clear articulation of the provision’s space. Working as part of a dedicated team and accountable to the Head of Centre, the post-holder helps create a nurturing, structured environment that enables pupils to regulate, re-engage with learning, develop essential life skills, and successfully reintegrate into mainstream classrooms where appropriate.
Working hours: 37 hours per week - term time only plus 5 days
Job requirements:
- A Master’s-level (Level 7) qualification — or equivalent knowledge and expertise gained through substantial relevant experience — in a field such as education, psychology, counselling or therapeutic practice, social work, or pastoral care.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics (grade C/4 or above).
- Training (or willingness to undertake training) in trauma-informed practice, de-escalation and safeguarding.
- Substantial experience supporting children and young people with complex SEMH needs, trauma/ACEs, challenging behaviour, or those at risk of exclusion.
- Willingness to undertake training in trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
- Experience designing and delivering 1:1 and small-group therapeutic interventions.
- Experience building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
- Experience contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes (Early Help, CIN, conferences).
- Ability to remain calm, consistent and positive in challenging situations.
- Strong record-keeping, organisation and ICT/data skills (GDPR-aware).
- Excellent communication with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Interview date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Why join us? As Pastoral and Therapeutic Lead within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.
Safeguarding Statement: Sidney Stringer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Pastoral and Therapeutic Lead (Arboretum) in Coventry employer: Sidneystringeracademy
At Sidney Stringer Academy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and well-being of our staff. As a Pastoral and Therapeutic Lead, you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils, with access to ongoing professional development and training in trauma-informed practices. Our nurturing work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while contributing to a positive educational environment in Coventry.
