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Pastoral Lead – Reading This fantastic school in Reading are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join their team in a long-term capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong pastoral, wellbeing, and safeguarding experience who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both academically and personally. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the school’s culture, providing guidance, and working closely with students, families, and staff to ensure a positive, supportive environment for all. Key Responsibilities: Leading on pastoral care across the schoolSupporting wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and student engagementBuilding strong, trusting relationships with pupils and familiesWorking collaboratively with teaching and support staff to meet individual needsImplementing effective pastoral strategies and interventionsSupporting safeguarding processes in line with school policyManaging behaviour incidents and delivering restorative supportContributing to an inclusive and nurturing whole-school ethos What They Are Looking For: Experience in a pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding, or student-support roleStrong communication skills, empathy, and emotional resilienceAbility to manage sensitive situations with professionalismExperience working with young people in an educational settingKnowledge of behaviour management approaches and pastoral intervention strategiesA proactive, organised, and collaborative professional Why This Role Could Suit You: A chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ wellbeing and successSupportive pastoral and safeguarding structures already in placeIdeal for someo