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Pastoral Lead – SEMH School – Colchester
Permanent Position | September Start | Full Time
TeacherActive have proudly supported this fantastic SEMH school in Colchester for the past 5 years, and due to continued growth, the school is now looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join their team on a permanent basis from September.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference within a nurturing and supportive specialist setting that works with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
The successful Pastoral Lead will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, engagement and overall personal development across the school. Working closely with the senior leadership team, teaching staff, families and external agencies, you will help create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every young person can thrive.
Responsibilities:
Providing pastoral support and guidance to students with SEMH needs
Building strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers
Supporting behaviour strategies and emotional regulation approaches
Managing attendance, safeguarding concerns and wellbeing interventions
Working collaboratively with external professionals and agencies
Promoting positive outcomes, resilience and engagement in learning
Acting as a trusted and consistent adult role model within the school
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience working within an SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or pastoral setting
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
A calm, empathetic and resilient approach
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Safeguarding knowledge and understanding
In Return, the School Offers:
A welcoming and supportive leadership team
Ongoing professional development opportunities
A highly rewarding working environment
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives
A permanent role within a well-established SEMH provision
If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for your next opportunity within a specialist education setting, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact TeacherActive today.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
