Pastoral Lead

At Catch
22 , we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career.

In this role, you will support the Assistant Headteacher to provide leadership, vision and direction across the school, with a particular focus on behaviour, personal development and welfare. You will help drive high-quality, compliant education provision that improves sustainable outcomes for marginalised young people.

You will oversee a holistic, person-centred approach to each learner’s journey, building strong relationships with young people and families through individual sessions, group work and multi‑agency collaboration. You will contribute to the design and delivery of an innovative SEMH curriculum, promote high expectations for behaviour and achievement, and support continuous school improvement.

As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will ensure all safeguarding and child protection procedures are fully embedded and compliant with statutory guidance. You will line manage Teaching Assistants, support staff development, monitor performance data, and contribute to quality assurance and Ofsted readiness.

You will also support the safe and effective running of the school site, ensuring compliance with Independent School Standards, health and safety, and operational policies.

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. teaching, youth work, social work, counselling, mentoring – minimum NVQ Level
2)

Level 2 English and Maths

Experience supporting young people with additional needs

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS/QTLS) or willingness to work towards

The post-holder will need to have access to a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

When applying please be cautious over the answers you provide. If you select “NO” to the screening question regarding Right to Work in the UK, your application will automatically be closed.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) – Permanent 52 weeks of the year.

April 2026 start subject to clearances

Hours & work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week.

Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check, and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch
22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.

Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) should not be used to exaggerate skills & experiences, create generic responses that are not unique to the individual, and for any assessments used by the Hiring Team to measure an individual's natural abilities.

Social Media Search

Please note, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch
22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch
22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.