Pastoral Lead - SEMH Specialist School
- Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
- £28,000-38,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
£28,000 - £38,000 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)Our partner school in Scunthorpe is seeking a compassionate and experienced Pastoral Lead to champion the wellbeing and personal development of our students. In this key role, you will lead the pastoral team to create a safe, supportive environment where every young person feels heard, valued, and empowered to overcome challenges.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing pastoral support services tailored to students' social, emotional, and mental health needsWorking closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and positive behaviourDesigning and delivering targeted interventions that promote resilience, confidence, and self-regulationMonitoring student attendance, behaviour, and progress, ensuring early identification of concernsSupporting transitions and reintegration into school or further education pathwaysProviding guidance and training to staff on pastoral care best practicesRequirements:Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needsProven experience in a pastoral or SEMH role, ideally within a SEND settingStrong communication and leadership skillsAbility to build trusting relationships with students, families, and professionalsUnderstanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to child welfareBenefits of joining our partner school include:NEST enhanced pension schemeStaff referral bonus scheme (£500)Enhanced maternity and paternity payAccess to a Blue Light discount cardFully funded training and qualifications for all staffCompetitive pay scales based on experience and qualificationsEmployee wellbeing app and a variety of discountsLife assuranceAbout our partner school:
Our partner school is a nurturing SEMH specialist school for young people aged 11 to 16 in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for students who have faced difficulties in mainstream education or are at risk of exclusion.We pride ourselves on personalised support and a caring community where students can build self-esteem, develop independence, and succeed academically and personally. Our dedicated team works closely with learners and families to create pathways that empower young people to thrive now and in their futures.Commitment to equality and safeguarding
Our partner school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, suitable references, and online safeguarding checks. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Our partner school is part of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service personnel, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training are in place. Current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria are guaranteed an interview if their military experience is included on their CV.
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