Pastoral Leader

Willow Park School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC 27-31 FTE £39,483 - £43,151 (Actual Salary - £34,775 - £38,006)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Pastoral Leader to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

As one of three Pastoral Leaders, you will lead on behaviour policy and practice, working collaboratively to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment where pupils can thrive.

You will work directly with pupils experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties, including those who may present in crisis or require intensive support. Using trauma-informed, relational and positive behaviour approaches, you will help pupils regulate their emotions, develop resilience and engage successfully in education.

The role requires someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on support. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the right support at the right time, whilst also contributing to whole-school improvement.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has significant experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Understands the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and adverse childhood experiences on behaviour and learning.
• Has practical experience of de-escalation techniques and physical intervention strategies.
• Can confidently support pupils during periods of emotional distress, crisis or dysregulation.
• Has experience of developing and implementing individual support plans, behaviour plans and risk assessments.
• Understands how to use interventions and data to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Can build strong and trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Can coach, support and develop colleagues to improve practice across the school.
• Is able to lead groups of pupils and deliver learning linked to social, emotional and personal development.
• Can manage staff, delegate tasks, stay calm and focused in high pressure situations/incidents.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving life chances for vulnerable children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Willow Park School is a specialist SEMH provision for pupils aged 7–16. We work with children and young people who require more than simply good teaching; they need adults who can build trust, understand trauma, support emotional regulation, and maintain high expectations even during their most challenging moments.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pastoral Leader to join our middle leadership team and play a key role in shaping the pastoral, behavioural and emotional support provision across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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Pastoral Leader - Job Profile (1).pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

Pastoral Leader - Job Advert.pdf - 182 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willow Park School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 16
• Size: 89 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willow Park School website
• Email address: clea@nexusmat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heritage-park-school-sheffield

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