35 pastoral lead jobs found

Pastoral Lead – Bury – September 2026 Pay to Scale from Day One | Experienced Local Agency | Ongoing Support Competitive rates dependent on experience Choice Teachers are currently working with a well-regarded secondary school in Bury to recruit two Pastoral Leads starting in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming school in a full-time role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates. The successful applicants will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, working closely with the wider pastoral team. As a trusted local education recruitment agency with over 19 years of experience, we provide dedicated consultant support and access to a wide range of opportunities across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The Role Pastoral Lead (x2 positions available) September 2026 start Full-time, 5 days per week Temp-to-perm opportunity Providing pastoral support to a designated year group...

Pastoral Lead - Liverpool (Full-Time, Temp to Perm) Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a secondary school in Liverpool to recruit an experienced and motivated Pastoral Lead to join their dedicated pastoral team on a full-time, temp to perm basis starting September 2026. The Role This is a key support staff position focused on safeguarding, student wellbeing, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a year group. You will play a central role in tracking and monitoring student behaviour, attendance, progress, and wellbeing, while working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure students receive the appropriate support and interventions. Key Responsibilities Act as a main point of contact for students, parents, staff, and external agencies Monitor and track student progress, attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing Support safeguarding processes and respond to day-to-day pastoral concerns Work closely with the pastoral team to manage cases...

Behaviour Mentor - Secondary School - Islington Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start Up to £125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a secondary school in Islington, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people with behavioural, pastoral or SEMH needs. You will work closely with teaching staff, Heads of Year and pastoral teams to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement and achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4 Support students with behavioural, pastoral and SEMH needs Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies Work closely with Heads of Year, SEN staff and teaching teams Support students both in lessons and during intervention sessions Promote positive behaviour,...

Behaviour Mentor – Warwick * Location: Warwick, Warwickshire * Sector: PRU Setting (11-16 Year Olds) * Start Date: September 2026 * Contract: Long-Term * Hours: Full-Time * Salary: £95-£110 Per Day (Paid Weekly) We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist PRU where pastoral care, emotional regulation and trusting relationships are at the heart of everything the School does. You will be expected to act as a key adult for identified students, building strong, trusting relationships that help them feel safe and understood in School. All students have an EHCP and require consistent, skilled adults who understand that behaviour is communication. The Role: * Support students with SEMH, ASD, Learning Difficulties etc. throughout the School day to maintain emotional regulation and readiness to learn * Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced difficulties in mainstream education...

Cover Supervisor – Wirral Location: Wirral Pay: £110–£150 per day Agency: TeacherActive TeacherActive is seeking a confident and experienced Cover Supervisor to work in a specialist education setting on the Wirral. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience leading lessons and maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement in the classroom. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absence, supporting pupils to remain focused, motivated, and engaged throughout the school day. About the School The school is a specialist provision supporting pupils who benefit from a personalised and nurturing learning environment. It offers small class sizes, a strong pastoral focus, and a commitment to re-engaging young people with education through positive relationships and clear structure. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects Maintain a calm, safe, and productive learning environment...

Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Lead (HLTA) Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Location: Rochdale Recruiter: Aspire People Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role Aspire People are seeking a passionate and dedicated Outdoor Learning & Wellbeing Lead (HLTA) to work within a specialist educational setting in Rochdale. This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting young people through outdoor education, life skills development, PSHE, and emotional wellbeing interventions. You will play a key role in engaging pupils through practical and therapeutic learning experiences, helping them develop confidence, resilience, independence, and positive relationships. The role offers the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities -Lead and deliver engaging outdoor learning and enrichment activities. -Develop programmes that...

Are you passionate about inspiring young people and making a meaningful difference in your community? Sennen Education are working with a large Specialist School who is currently recruiting for an Outreach Learning Mentor to join their team. The setting provides a specialised educational programme for children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan, specifically Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Why become an Outreach Learning Mentor? The school and Sennen Education work in partnership to provide a supportive environment where your passion and dedication to education, mental health, and community growth can thrive. As an Outreach Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young people, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and SEMH needs, helping them overcome barriers and fulfil their potential. Your Role as an Outreach Mentor – Key Responsibilities Make a Difference Every Day Connect with...

Behaviour Specialist HLTA - Blaenau Gwent (September Start) Pay: £100.00-£130.00 per day (depending on experience) Are you passionate about making a real difference for pupils who need strong, consistent behaviour support? Aspire People are recruiting a Behaviour Specialist HLTA for a September start in secondary schools across Blaenau Gwent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and helping learners re‑engage and succeed as schools prepare for the new academic year. The Role As a Behaviour Specialist HLTA, you will be a key part of the school's support team, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN/ALN leads to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, structured learning environment from September onwards. Key Responsibilities Targeted behaviour support - Deliver 1:1 and small‑group interventions to support emotional regulation, engagement, and readiness to learn Positive...

Lead Teacher of Psychology (with Science) - Maternity Cover Part Time (3 Days per Week) | September 2026 Start | Bromley | TLR2A (£3,527) TimePlan Education are working on behalf of the school to recruit a teacher for September 2026. An ambitious and well-disciplined secondary school in Bromley is seeking to appoint an outstanding Lead Teacher of Psychology (with Science) to join the school on a part-time maternity cover basis from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and knowledgeable teacher to take a lead role in Psychology, delivering A Level Psychology (AQA specification) alongside teaching Science to at least Key Stage 3 within a high-performing and supportive environment. Psychology is a popular and well-established A Level subject, and as such the successful candidate will need experience of teaching Psychology at A Level, as they will be the Lead Teacher for the subject. Psychology will make up approximately half of the timetable...

SEND Intervention Lead Leeds | Full time | September start 2026 start | Long-term opportunity Are you an experienced SEND professional looking for your next challenge? This role would suit experienced HLTAs, Inclusion Leads, Learning Mentors, Behaviour Mentors or SEND Practitioners seeking a long-term position within a specialist SEMH resource provision. PK Education are recruiting for a SEND Intervention Lead to join a specialist SEMH resource provision in Leeds from September 2026. Key responsibilities: • Deliver targeted SEND interventions to individuals and small groups • Support pupils with SEMH, autism, ADHD and additional learning needs • Develop, implement and review Individual Support Plans (ISPs) • Contribute towards EHCP targets and monitor pupil progress against outcomes • Track, record and evaluate intervention impact using school systems • Work closely with the SENCO, pastoral teams, class teachers and external agencies • Support behaviour regulation and...

Class Teacher – SEND Provision (KS1–KS4) Location: Croydon Salary: Outer London Pay Scale SEN Allowance Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Our agency is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND provision in Croydon for a dedicated Class Teacher to work with pupils across KS1–KS4. This role involves teaching children and young people with a range of needs, including SEMH and challenging behaviours, within a supportive and specialist setting. Key Duties Core Duties Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils across the primary and secondary age range. Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress. Create a positive learning environment that supports pupils' academic, social and emotional development.Additional Duties Provide pastoral support and act as Key Stage lead for a designated group of pupils. Lead and develop a curriculum subject area across the school. Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies to support positive outcomes for...

Construction Teacher – September 2026 Start Location: North Manchester Salary: £160 - £261.79 per day Job Type: Full Time – Long Term Start Date: September 2026 Duration: Long-Term with a View to Permanent ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply! About the Role Cover People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Construction Teacher to join an attached behaviour provision within a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students aged 11–16 who require additional behavioural and pastoral support to access education successfully. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical Construction lessons that develop students' vocational skills, confidence and employability while helping them re-engage with learning. The provision offers a highly supportive environment with small class sizes, strong pastoral support and a focus on building positive relationships with young...

Lead Teacher of Alternative Provision - Rochdale Start: September 2026 | Full Time | Permanent Opportunity Pay: Competitive & Negotiable | Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an experienced SEND teacher with senior leadership experience looking for an opportunity to shape and develop an innovative Alternative Provision setting? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement from education? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a developing Alternative Provision in Rochdale that is committed to delivering trauma-informed, relationship-led education for pupils aged 11-16. We are seeking an ambitious and compassionate AP Lead Teacher to help drive provision, support staff development, and create meaningful outcomes for vulnerable young people. The Role: AP Lead Teacher This is an exciting opportunity for a...

Casual Lifeguard Location: Cambridge Salary: £16.04 per hour Vacancy Type: Zero hours contract The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. A Perse education is three-dimensional with all teaching staff contributing to the school’s academic, pastoral and extra-curricular programmes. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. The Role The Casual Lifeguard will work as part of a team in supervising, controlling and ensuring the safety and comfort of customers at all times in the Sports...

Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) – Barnet, North London Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start Salary: MPS1–MPS2 (£37,870–£39,855), depending on experience and current pay scale. Are you an ambitious Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) looking for a supportive primary school where you can develop into an outstanding practitioner? A welcoming and well-established primary school in Barnet is seeking a passionate Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1) to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a nurturing environment with exceptional mentoring, reduced workload expectations and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. The Role As an Early Career Teacher (EYFS/KS1), you will: • Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons within EYFS or Key Stage 1. • Create a positive and supportive learning environment. • Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs. • Work collaboratively with experienced colleagues and...

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY) Salary: Aligned with NJC Pay Scale (Paid to scale from Day 1 based on experience) Contract Type: Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate) Are you a resilient, empathetic, and passionate individual looking to support youth with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking secondary school environment right here in Blackpool. Whether you are an experienced SEN TA, a community youth worker, or a psychology graduate looking to build your career in education, this is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a measurable difference. We believe that exceptional support staff deserve fair, transparent compensation. That's why this position offers official NJC (National Joint Council) scale pay from Day 1 ensuring your expertise and hard work are fully valued right from the start. Key Responsibilities: Targeted SEMH Support:...

SENCO – Secondary School – Sheffield Location: Sheffield Contract: Full-time, 1-Year Maternity Cover Start Date: September 2026 Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience) PK Education are working with a secondary school in Sheffield who are looking to appoint an experienced SENCO for a 1-year maternity cover position starting in September 2026. This is a well-supported role within a school that places a strong emphasis on inclusion, pastoral care, and ensuring students with additional needs are fully supported both academically and emotionally. The successful candidate will lead the SEND provision across the school, working closely with senior leadership, pastoral teams, teaching staff, external agencies, and parents to ensure students receive appropriate support and interventions. The school has an established SEND department already in place, with experienced support staff and clear systems to help ensure a smooth transition into the role. The Role...

Job Title: Humanities Teacher Location: Telford Start Date: September Salary: £150 - £232 per day Are you a passionate Humanities Teacher with the ability to inspire students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5? Do you have strong classroom management skills and a commitment to raising attainment? Are you looking for a Humanities Teacher role that could lead to a permanent position in a supportive secondary school? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a successful secondary school in the Telford area that is committed to providing a high-quality education within a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school promotes high expectations, strong academic achievement and excellent pastoral care, creating a positive atmosphere where both students and staff can thrive. The school is looking to appoint a Humanities Teacher on a temp to perm basis from September. The successful Humanities Teacher will deliver engaging Humanities lessons across KS3, KS4...

Head of Music Luton | Full-Time | September 2026 Start Long-Term or Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity MPS/UPS (up to UPS3) + TLR Available Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with one of Luton's most successful and highly regarded secondary schools, who are seeking an exceptional Head of Music to join their team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate Music Teacher to lead a thriving department and play a key role in embedding music at the heart of school life. The position is available on either a long-term or temp-to-permanent basis and would suit an experienced Music Teacher looking to progress into leadership or an established middle leader seeking a fresh challenge. About the Role As Head of Music, you will be responsible for leading the Music department and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will inspire students to develop their musical talents while promoting...

Sports Coach - Oldham A well‑established Alternative Provision in Oldham is seeking a confident and resilient Sports Coach to work with pupils who require a more tailored approach to education. This setting supports young people who have struggled in mainstream schools and benefit from structure, clear boundaries and positive, consistent role models. Physical activity plays a key role in supporting engagement, emotional regulation and behaviour, making this an ideal opportunity for someone from a strong sports background. As a Sports Coach within the Alternative Provision, you will use sport and movement to support pupils throughout the day. You may work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them manage behaviour, build routines and re‑engage with learning. This role is relationship‑led and requires a calm, proactive approach. You will be working closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils who may present with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or...