Pastoral and SEN Team Leader - DUNBAR EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LIMITED : Job Details

Are you an experienced education professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking a Team Leader to join an Alternative Provision within a mainstream school, providing vital support to students who require a tailored approach to their education.

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and support a dedicated team of staff working with students in an alternate provision setting.
• Oversee the daily running of the provision, ensuring a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
• Work closely with senior leaders, external agencies, and parents/carers to meet the needs of students.
• Support with behaviour management, intervention strategies, and personalised learning plans.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve both academically and personally.

• Previous experience working in an alternate provision, PRU, SEMH, or school setting.
• Strong behaviour management and pastoral care skills.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and support a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with challenging learners.
• Also suitable for a confident Teaching Assistant looking for a step up, or for those from a background working with vulnerable children and young people who are ready to take on more responsibility.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from a friendly and experienced agency team.
• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with passion, resilience, and leadership qualities to step up and play a key role in helping students thrive in an alternative provision setting.

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.