Pastoral Lead / Head of Year - Secondary School - Havering

Pastoral Lead / Head of Year - Secondary School - Havering

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you an experienced Pastoral Lead, Head of Year or Behaviour/Pastoral professional looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with This Client , a secondary school in Havering , who are looking to appoint a committed and confident Pastoral Lead / Head of Year to join their team from October/November 2026 .

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and academic progress of students within an assigned year group.

Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, safeguarding teams, parents and external agencies, you will help ensure students receive the pastoral support they need to engage positively with school life and achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for the pastoral care of a designated year group
• Monitoring student behaviour, attendance, punctuality and wellbeing
• Supporting students with behavioural, social or emotional needs
• Implementing and monitoring behaviour and pastoral support plans
• Liaising with parents and carers regarding student progress and concerns
• Working closely with teaching staff and senior leadership
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriately
• Leading year-group assemblies and contributing to the wider pastoral programme
• Supporting students through challenging situations and helping them re-engage with learning
• Maintaining accurate records of pastoral interventions and student progress

Person Specification

We would like to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working in a pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or Head of Year role within a secondary school
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Can remain calm, professional and consistent when dealing with challenging behaviour
• Are confident working with parents, carers and external agencies
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare
• Are organised and able to manage a busy workload
• Can build positive relationships with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Are passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning

Experience as a Head of Year, Pastoral Manager, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor or Student Support Officer would be particularly beneficial.

Benefits of Working at This Client

This Client offers a supportive secondary school environment with a strong focus on student wellbeing, behaviour and achievement. You will work alongside an established pastoral and senior leadership team and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the students within your year group.

Location - Havering

The school is based in the London Borough of Havering and is accessible from areas including Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Upminster, Dagenham, Barking, Redbridge and surrounding East London and Essex areas .

Contract Details

Role: Pastoral Lead / Head of Year
Location: Havering
School: Secondary School
Start Date: October/November 2026
Contract: Full-time
Term: Long-term / potential permanent opportunity
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Interviews and trial days can be arranged immediately.

The school will conduct interviews as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged .

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and offers:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to more than 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities across a wide network of secondary schools
• Support with interview preparation and career development

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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