Pastoral and Personal Development Lead

Salary/Rate:£25,000 - £33,000
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Barnet
County:North West London
Type of Role:Pastoral Lead / Student Engagement
Job ref:10554
Post Date:30.09.25
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About the Role

Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £25,000 - £33,000

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral and Personal Development Lead to join our team. This is a non-teaching role that is central to promoting pupils’ wellbeing, personal growth, and engagement in school life.

The successful candidate will support pupils and families across a broad range of responsibilities, including attendance monitoring, pastoral and behaviour support, family liaison, pupil voice, and the coordination of trips and enrichment activities.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives while leading key areas of wellbeing and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for families on attendance, pastoral and behaviour issues

  • Serve as the student wellbeing lead, delivering 1:1 and small group sessions focused on resilience and personal development

  • Monitor and improve pupil attendance and punctuality, working closely with families

  • Work with staff, families, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning

  • Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing across the school

  • Provide pastoral and behaviour support through tailored interventions

  • Coordinate school trips, visits, enrichment activities and the Duke of Edinburgh programme

  • Lead on pupil voice initiatives, ensuring pupils’ views are heard and acted upon

  • Support behaviour management strategies and promote a positive school culture

  • Lead on school assemblies and provide guidance for form tutors

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Experience supporting children or young people in a pastoral, wellbeing, or attendance role

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Empathy, resilience, and the ability to build strong relationships

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Desirable:

  • Experience in a school or educational setting

  • Knowledge of attendance legislation and behaviour strategies

  • Experience coordinating enrichment, extracurricular or school trips

  • Training in behaviour management, mentoring, or wellbeing support

Why Join Us

  • A unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting difference to young people’s lives

  • A supportive and collaborative school environment

  • Professional development opportunities to grow your career

  • A varied role combining pastoral care, personal development, and community engagement

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing and development, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV!

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