Pastoral Lead in Mansfield

We are working with a forward-thinking independent school that supports young people with additional needs. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Pastoral Lead to play a key role in shaping students’ wellbeing and personal development. This unique educational setting supports learners with complex needs, SEND profiles, and barriers to learning, offering a highly nurturing and therapeutic environment where every student is valued and supported to succeed.

If you’re passionate about making a genuine difference and thrive in a role where no two days are the same - we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

As a Pastoral Lead, you’ll be central to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive space where students can thrive. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to remove barriers to learning and champion student wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing daily pastoral care and emotional support
• Supporting behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding processes
• Delivering 1:1 interventions and tailored support sessions
• De-escalating situations using effective strategies
• Facilitating student voice initiatives (e.g. councils, surveys, meetings)
• Supporting PSHE and whole-school wellbeing programmes
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community
• Attending safeguarding and multi-agency meetings
• Monitoring and analysing pastoral data to inform student support plans
• Providing cover and line management where required

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to connect with individuals who are:

• Qualified to Level 3 or above in a relevant field
• Educated to Level 2 in English and Maths
• Experienced in a pastoral, wellbeing, or similar role
• Confident supporting young people with SEND, ASC, or mental health needs
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding within education
• Calm, resilient, and solution-focused under pressure
• Skilled in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• A team player who thrives in multi-disciplinary environments
• Experience in a school, alternative provision, or college setting is desirable - but not essential.

Safeguarding & Compliance

This role is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Applicants will be required to disclose relevant convictions in line with safeguarding regulations. The organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as being an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.