Job Description

Pastoral Leader - January 2026 Start | Hertfordshire

Salary: £29,540 per annum (FTE, pro rata)
Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time + 5 Days
Multiple Sites - St Albans, Hatfield & Surrounding Areas
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a progressive and inclusive academy trust in Hertfordshire to appoint a committed and compassionate Pastoral Leader for a January 2026 start. This is a time-critical opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing and ready to have a real, lasting impact across multiple academy sites.

If you thrive on supporting young people, removing barriers to learning, and championing positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, this role could be your next career move.

The Role

As a Pastoral Leader, you will be at the heart of student support-guiding, mentoring, and advocating for pupils who need it most. Working closely with staff, families, and external professionals, you will help students overcome challenges, build resilience, and stay engaged in their education.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role where no two days are the same and your work directly changes lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality pastoral, welfare, and wellbeing support across multiple academy sites

  • Support students with behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs

  • Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies

  • Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring programmes

  • Accurately record, monitor, and report student progress using ICT systems

About You

  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE A-C / 9-4 or NVQ Level 2)

  • Proven experience supporting young people with SEMH needs

  • Outstanding communication skills with a calm, empathetic approach

  • Resilient, proactive, and genuinely passionate about student wellbeing

  • Willing and able to work across current and future trust sites

Safeguarding & Compliance

The academy is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointment is subject to:

  • Enhanced DBS check

  • Two satisfactory references

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Online and social media screening

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available.

Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing

Opportunities like this don't stay open for long. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference from January 2026, apply today.

Contact Carlo at Tradewind Recruitment (Hertfordshire)
Tel: 01727 236255
Email: carlo.randazzo@twrecruitment.com