Pastoral Support Lead

Pastoral Support Lead

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: £28,598–£31,022 pro rata (Scale 5, Points 12–17) Hours: 40 hours per week, term-time plus 2 weeks ( Monday to Friday 8.30 – 15.30) Start Date: As soon as possible

Class Education are working with a fantastic secondary school to recruit a Pastoral Support Lead to join their pastoral and behaviour team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting young people and helping to create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Lead, you will work closely with Heads of Year, pastoral staff and senior leaders to support outstanding student behaviour, welfare and conduct across the school. You will have a varied, ‘roving’ role, responding to pastoral and behaviour needs where required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and promoting high standards of student behaviour and conduct.

• Challenging poor behaviour and uniform infringements confidently and consistently.

• Supporting the effective implementation of behaviour, rewards and sanctions.

• Running detentions and supporting student interventions.

• Supervising students during break and lunchtime.

• Supporting the pastoral team with behaviour and welfare matters.

• Providing effective administrative support.

• Supporting safeguarding and the wellbeing of students.

• Providing First Aid support when required.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within an educational setting and will be confident working with young people in a busy school environment.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• The ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.

• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a pastoral team.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Experience with Bromcom, SIMS or CPOMS would be advantageous.

For more information on the role and to have a confidential conversation, please contact Katherine at Class Education