Job description
Lead with Heart — Inspire and Support as a Pastoral Lead in Bentley!
Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Bentley
Salary Range: £100 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you passionate about student well-being and eager to create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to succeed?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Pastoral Lead to join a vibrant school community in Bentley. This role is ideal for someone who wants to be at the forefront of student support, playing a vital part in fostering a positive school culture and improving young people’s lives.
Role Overview:
As a Pastoral Lead, you will be the driving force behind promoting student welfare, overseeing behaviour strategies, and ensuring all pupils have the emotional and social support needed to thrive academically and personally. You’ll work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to remove barriers to learning and champion student well-being.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and implement effective pastoral care strategies across the school.
- Provide one-to-one mentoring and small group support to students facing personal, social, or emotional difficulties.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, intervening early to provide targeted support.
- Act as a point of contact for parents and carers, fostering positive relationships and regular communication.
- Liaise with external agencies and services to support students’ individual needs.
- Promote a culture of inclusivity and respect, encouraging positive attitudes and resilience.
- Support staff in managing challenging behaviours and developing consistent approaches.
- Maintain accurate records, contributing to reports and student welfare plans.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working in a pastoral or student support role within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Confident in managing challenging situations with empathy and authority.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset, with a commitment to promoting student well-being.
- Ability to work collaboratively with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Up-to-date knowledge of issues affecting young people, including mental health and social factors.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive daily rates reflecting your experience and dedication.
- Support from a knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact in a rewarding and dynamic environment.
- The chance to shape and enrich the lives of young people in your community.
If you are ready to lead with compassion, inspire change, and support students to reach their fullest potential, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your pastoral career in Bentley.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Pastoral Lead’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.