Job Description
Download printable version
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Lead to join our school community.
As a Trauma Perceptive Practice school, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported to flourish. The successful candidate will play an integral role within our school, working closely with SLT and the SENCo to provide high-quality pastoral support for our children and families.
This is a key position within the school and we are looking for someone who has the capacity, experience and skills to work at this level, embodying and leading a compassionate approach to supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
Start Date: 1 September 2026
37hours per week; Monday - Friday: 8.00 am - 4pm, Term time + 2 weeks + INSET days
Salary: Scale 8: Point 25 - 28 (£32,917.79 - £35,442.55 pro rata, FTE £36,363 - £39,152)
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to start earlier (during July 2026) to benefit from a full handover and training period with the current Catering Manager before their departure.
The successful candidate will:
- Be calm, sensitive and professional at all times.
- Have significant experience in supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Possess a strong understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches to behaviour support.
- Have experience of the safeguarding and/or deputy designated safeguarding roles.
- Aware of external agencies that can support schools, children and families.
- Have experience of dysregulation strategies and techniques that help children to regulate emotions and engage successfully in learning.
- Have practical knowledge of interventions that provide emotional support and enable children to flourish.
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
- Be committed to working as part of a team, embracing a "tag team" approach to supporting children and families.
Work closely with the SLT and SENCo to develop and implement effective pastoral provision across the school.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in a pastoral, behaviour support or similar role.
- Experience of supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families within a supportive and caring school community.
Please ensure you complete all sections of the application form in full, as incomplete application forms will not be considered.
We will only accept applications made online via the Essex School Jobs website. CV's alone will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications have been received.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact Romy Barnes, Business Manager via email on finance@st-michaels-jun.essex.sch.uk to arrange a visit or for further information.
St Michael's C of E (VA) Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Please note that the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line