Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you thrive in environments where every day is different, and every interaction has purpose? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Pastoral Lead to join our team at R.E.A.L. Independent Schools. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our provision, supporting the wellbeing, personal development and success of our students — many of whom have complex needs, SEND profiles, or barriers to learning.

Close date – Friday 3rd July 

About the Role

As our Pastoral Lead, you will play a central role in creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, parents/carers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and ensure every young person feels supported, valued and heard.

Your work will include:

• Providing daily pastoral and wellbeing support
• Offering conflict resolution, mediation and de-briefs
• Delivering 1:1 interventions and tutorial support
• Supporting attendance, behaviour and safeguarding processes
• Facilitating student voice activities including student council, questionnaires and meetings
• Supporting PSHE delivery and whole-school wellbeing initiatives
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Attending multi-agency and safeguarding meetings
• Recording, monitoring and analysing pastoral data to inform student programmes
• Providing cover and line management where required

You will be a key figure in shaping a therapeutic, welcoming environment where students feel safe, respected and empowered.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant area
• English and Maths at Level 2
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle 
• Extensive experience in a pastoral or wellbeing role
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, ASC or mental health needs
• A strong understanding of safeguarding in education
• The ability to remain calm, reflective and solution-focused in challenging situations
• Experience using a range of strategies to de-escalate behaviour
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Experience in a school, AP or college environment is desirable but not essential.

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.