Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Lead

Open Road Norfolk
Thetford / King’s Lynn
£30,000 - £34,000 DOE

Full time or term time considered (pro rata)

Every young person deserves the chance to feel understood, supported and capable of success.

Michelle Denny Recruitment is proud to be supporting Open Road Norfolk in the search for a Pastoral Lead - a genuinely rewarding opportunity to help young people aged 14 - 16 who have found mainstream education challenging reconnect with confidence, routine and progress.

Open Road offers a different route forward through practical learning, encouragement and consistency. This role will play a central part in helping students settle in, stay engaged and achieve more than they may believe possible.

THE ROLE

This is a people-focused position where relationships matter.

You’ll be a steady presence for students, helping them feel safe, valued and motivated to attend, participate and move forward positively.

Responsibilities will include:

• Building trusted relationships with students

• Supporting attendance, engagement and retention

• Helping new starters settle confidently from day one

• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional resilience

• Working closely with tutors and colleagues to create consistency

• Liaising with parents, carers and external professionals where needed

• Supporting progress reviews, wellbeing plans and student development

• Helping young people believe in their own potential

ABOUT YOU

You may already work in:

• Pastoral support

• Education

• Youth work

• Behaviour support

• SEND support

• Mentoring

• Social care or a similar people-centred environment

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can connect with young people, remain calm under pressure and balance warmth with clear boundaries.

You’ll likely be:

• Empathetic and approachable

• Resilient and reliable

• Practical and proactive

• Confident communicating with different people

• Organised and consistent

• Motivated by making a genuine difference

WHY JOIN OPEN ROAD?

This is an organisation doing important work in our region, supporting young people who need a different style of education to thrive.

You’ll be joining a growing, values-led team where your contribution will be seen, valued and felt.

LOCATION

The role is based across Open Road’s sites in Thetford and King’s Lynn, so a driving licence and access to transport will be important.

INTERESTED?

If you’d like to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Michelle Denny or apply today.

Some careers are measured in targets. Others are measured in lives changed.