Connex - Warrington
Unsworth Academy
Pastoral Lead
Start: September 2025
Full-time, 5 days/week
Temp to Perm Secondary
Salary£27,512 per annum
About the role
Unsworth Secondary School is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join our team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives, supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of a whole year group.
Working closely alongside the Head of Year, you will be the first point of contact for pastoral matters within your year group — building trusted relationships with students, families, and external agencies to ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive.
This role is offered on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent, making it an ideal stepping stone for someone looking to develop their pastoral career in a secondary school setting.
Key responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day pastoral support and guidance to students across your allocated year group
- Work closely with the Head of Year to monitor student wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour
- Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers regarding pastoral concerns
- Liaise with external agencies including social services, CAMHS, and other support services
- Contribute to the wider pastoral team, supporting school-wide initiatives and covering duties as required
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with school policy and safeguarding requirements
What we’re looking for
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting — previous TA experience is a strong advantage
- A confident communicator with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and families
- Experience managing behaviour and supporting students with additional needs
- Familiarity with or willingness to engage with external agencies and professional networks
- A calm, empathetic approach and genuine commitment to student wellbeing
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Applications are welcomed from candidates at all levels of experience in education. Please submit your CV.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.