Pastoral Lead in Colchester)

Job Overview

We are a mainstream secondary school in Colchester, rated Good by Ofsted, looking for a dedicated Pastoral Lead. This is a full‑time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm) serving students aged 11‑16 across Key Stages 3 and 4. The Pastoral Lead will provide support and guidance to students, manage behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, and build relationships with families and external agencies.

• Support behaviour management, attendance and student wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, SENCOs, safeguarding teams and senior leaders.
• Deliver interventions and mentoring support for vulnerable students.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience and emotional wellbeing throughout the school.
• Support safeguarding procedures and student welfare concerns.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to improve engagement and attendance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or student support role within a secondary school.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to support students with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach.
• Experience working alongside families and external agencies is desirable.
• Safeguarding knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Schedule & Remuneration

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Competitive salary depending on experience.

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