Pastoral Specialist

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

Our Horizons Team, here at Barking Dagenham College, have an exciting opportunities for a Pastoral Specialist, .

You will join us on a full-time, term-time only basis, 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. In return, we will offer a competitive salary of £26,887 to £28,344 per annum including London Weighting (this has been pro-rata'd)

The Pastoral Specialist role:

To work as a member of the Horizons Specialist Provision within the SEN Foundation Learning Department, to raise the learning and attainment of students with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities of our Pastoral Specialist:

• Promote and nurture student independence, self- esteem and social inclusion.
• Lead on Safeguarding within Horizons & Horizons Specialist Provision.
• Support vulnerable and disengaged learners, including working with internal and external partners. where necessary to support learners with complex needs with their learning journey.
• To communicate effectively with parents, students, staff and colleagues and promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of all.
• To assess and record support plans and learner data for all learners who require strategies to manage their well-beingn and contribute to EHCP annual reviews.

Our ideal ROLE should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Level 2 English qualification or equivalent (E)
• Level 2 Math’s qualification or equivalent (D)
• Training in the field of SEND
•  Understanding of Complex Needs and how learning is developed and impacted (E)
• Experience of delivering effective student support programs to promote positive behaviour (D)

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​B​​​​​arking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Closing date for applications: 09/10/2025

If you would like to learn more about our ROLE role, then please click ‘apply’ today!