Behaviour & Pastoral Support Lead - Alternative Provision

Behaviour & Pastoral Specialist - Alternative Provision
Location: Old Trafford, Greater Manchester
Salary: 90 - 130 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate)

Simply Education are working exclusively with a highly regarded alternative provision based in Old Trafford that supports students aged 11-16 with complex behavioural, social, and emotional needs. The provision delivers a tailored curriculum with a focus on Functional Skills, therapeutic intervention, and holistic development.

They are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Behaviour & Pastoral Specialist to lead and enhance the pastoral provision across the school. This role is critical in supporting young people who are disengaged from mainstream education and require consistent, trauma-informed care and behaviour support.

• Oversee and implement the provision's behaviour and pastoral support strategy

• Lead on interventions to support students with SEMH, trauma, and adverse experiences

• Manage and develop behaviour support plans and risk assessments

• Work closely with teaching staff, support teams, and external professionals

• Promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and student wellbeing

• Be a key safeguarding contact within the provision and contribute to multi-agency work

• Experience in a senior pastoral, behaviour, or safeguarding role within an SEN or AP setting

• A deep understanding of SEMH, trauma-informed practices, and restorative approaches

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a calm and consistent presence

• The ability to build trust with young people, families, and professionals

• Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour, safeguarding, or therapeutic support (desirable)

• A permanent, full-time leadership opportunity within a close-knit team

• A meaningful role supporting some of the most vulnerable learners in education

• A forward-thinking provision with a flexible and pupil-led approach

• Ongoing CPD and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing

To apply, please submit your CV via this advert. For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:

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Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements