Pastoral Lead - EVC and Careers

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Pastoral Lead - EVC and Careers Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm Salary: £30,000 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join Bradford Beacon School, a brand-new specialist school, and play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and ready to succeed. We're looking for an exceptional Pastoral Lead who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs. You'll lead our pastoral provision, champion pupil wellbeing, and work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to help every learner overcome barriers, develop resilience and achieve their full potential. As one of our founding team members, you'll help shape the culture and ethos of our new school, ensuring positive relationships, high expectations and outstanding pastoral care are at the heart of everything we do. What You'll Be Doing Lead and develop the school's pastoral provision, promoting a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour. Support pupils with SEND and complex needs to engage successfully in learning and school life. Provide guidance and support to staff, ensuring the consistent implementation of Positive Support Plans (PSPs), risk assessments and behaviour strategies. Respond proactively to behavioural incidents, leading debriefs, analysing trends and implementing early intervention strategies. Build positive relationships with pupils, families, social workers and external agencies to ensure joined-up support. Monitor behaviour, wellbeing and pastoral data, producing reports that inform whole-school improvement. Support pupils during times of crisis, helping them develop emotiona