Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Lead – Alternative Provision – ASAP Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people who have been excluded from mainstream education? Do you have the experience and resilience to make a real difference in a specialist setting? This excellent Alternative Provision in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join their team as soon as possible to support students who have been excluded from mainstream education.

This role involves providing emotional and behavioural support to students who face significant challenges in their education. You will work closely with students, staff, and external agencies to ensure each young person receives the care and guidance they need to succeed. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEMH needs, excellent behaviour management skills, and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with students. Previous Head of Year or Pastoral Lead experience is essential to be considered for this role.

Job Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs who have been excluded from mainstream education.
• Managing behaviour effectively and providing targeted interventions to help students self-regulate.
• Working closely with families, external agencies, and school staff to provide holistic support.
• Implementing behaviour and pastoral support plans tailored to individual needs.
• Leading on safeguarding and well-being initiatives within the school.
• Acting as on call support for teachers struggling with behaviour management.

In return, you will enjoy:

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in students' lives.
• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience and qualifications.
• A dynamic working environment where no two days are the same.

This role requires a valid Enhanced DBS.  Experience with challenging behaviours is essential.

If you are interested in this Pastoral Lead opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other vacancies or refer a Pastoral Lead and ask about our excellent 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.