Job description
Champion Positive Change — Become a Pastoral Lead and Inspire Hope in Hope!
Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Hope
Salary Range: £100 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a compassionate professional who thrives on guiding students through life’s challenges, helping them grow into confident, resilient young people?
GSL Education are thrilled to be recruiting a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join a forward-thinking and inclusive school in Hope. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and empower students beyond academic achievement, creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels heard and valued.
Role Overview:
As a Pastoral Lead, you will take the lead on supporting students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being. You will be a key figure in building strong relationships with students, families, and staff to ensure that every child receives the care and guidance they need to succeed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver comprehensive pastoral care strategies tailored to individual and group needs.
- Offer one-to-one mentoring and small-group support sessions focused on emotional resilience, behaviour management, and personal development.
- Work proactively to improve attendance and reduce barriers to learning, ensuring all students feel included and engaged.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for safeguarding concerns, maintaining detailed and confidential records in line with policy.
- Support staff in implementing effective behaviour management approaches across the school.
- Collaborate with external agencies, parents, and carers to develop holistic support plans for students.
- Promote a school-wide culture of respect, kindness, and well-being through targeted initiatives and events.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when necessary, ensuring student safety and emotional security.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in a pastoral, behaviour support, or youth work role within an educational or community setting.
- Deep understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and a commitment to upholding them.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people and adults alike.
- Strong problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Passion for making a positive difference in students’ lives, promoting inclusivity and equity.
- Experience developing and delivering intervention programmes and pastoral initiatives.
- 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).
Why GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Dedicated consultant support and personalised career guidance.
- Flexible working opportunities across a range of schools.
- The chance to make a positive impact on young people’s health and wellbeing.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a trusted mentor to students in Hope? Apply now to start making a meaningful impact today!
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.