Pastoral Lead – SEMH Specialist School | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
£28,000 – £38,000 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Our partner school in Scunthorpe is seeking a compassionate and experienced Pastoral Lead to champion the wellbeing and personal development of our students. In this key role, you will lead the pastoral team to create a safe, supportive environment where every young person feels heard, valued, and empowered to overcome challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing pastoral support services tailored to students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs
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Working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student wellbeing and positive behaviour
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Designing and delivering targeted interventions that promote resilience, confidence, and self-regulation
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Monitoring student attendance, behaviour, and progress, ensuring early identification of concerns
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Supporting transitions and reintegration into school or further education pathways
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Providing guidance and training to staff on pastoral care best practices
Requirements:
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Genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs
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Proven experience in a pastoral or SEMH role, ideally within a SEND setting
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Strong communication and leadership skills
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Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and professionals
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Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to child welfare
Benefits of joining our partner school include:
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NEST enhanced pension scheme
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Staff referral bonus scheme (£500)
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Access to a Blue Light discount card
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Fully funded training and qualifications for all staff
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Competitive pay scales based on experience and qualifications
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Employee wellbeing app and a variety of discounts
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Life assurance
About our partner school:
Our partner school is a nurturing SEMH specialist school for young people aged 11 to 16 in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for students who have faced difficulties in mainstream education or are at risk of exclusion.
We pride ourselves on personalised support and a caring community where students can build self-esteem, develop independence, and succeed academically and personally. Our dedicated team works closely with learners and families to create pathways that empower young people to thrive now and in their futures.
Commitment to equality and safeguarding
Our partner school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, suitable references, and online safeguarding checks. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Our partner school is part of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service personnel, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training are in place. Current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria are guaranteed an interview if their military experience is included on their CV.