Job description

Pastoral Leader

Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum

Location: Snaith, East Riding of Yorkshire

Starting Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about student wellbeing and behaviour management? Do you have the drive and experience to support the personal development, welfare, and progress of young people in a secondary school setting?

GSL Education are looking for dedicated Pastoral Leader to join a Secondary School Snaith, East Riding of Yorkshire, starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in shaping the school culture, supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, and ensuring all pupils are able to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

Pastoral Leader Responsibilities:

  • Lead on pastoral care, supporting the emotional, behavioural and social development of students.
  • Work closely with Heads of Year, SLT, SEND, and Safeguarding teams.
  • Manage student attendance and punctuality, and liaise with families to address concerns.
  • Respond to incidents and manage follow-up interventions.
  • Build positive relationships with students.
    • Lead or contribute to student welfare meetings.

Pastoral Leader Requirements:

  • Experience working in a secondary school, alternative provision, or youth setting.
  • Strong understanding of pastoral care and the challenges faced by young people.
  • Confident in managing behaviour and de-escalating situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and SEND is highly desirable.
  • A relevant qualification in education, youth work, or a related field is beneficial but not essential.
  • Possess a Child Only DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Pastoral Leader in Snaith, East Riding of Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.