Job Description

Pastoral Lead - High Peak Area

Tradewind Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist educational setting in the High Peak area to recruit an experienced and compassionate Pastoral Lead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, empathetic professional to play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of students who require additional guidance to succeed in education.

The Role:

  • Leading on pastoral care, wellbeing, and behaviour support across the setting
  • Developing and implementing effective behaviour and support strategies
  • Supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs
  • Working closely with teaching staff, external agencies, and families
  • Managing and mentoring support staff to ensure consistent pastoral approaches
  • Monitoring attendance, engagement, and student progress from a pastoral perspective

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Proven experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or behaviour-focused role within education
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support others
  • A calm, resilient, and solution-focused approach
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

If you are passionate about student wellbeing and ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.