Compass Community
Therapeutic Pastoral Lead
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Therapeutic Pastoral Lead
Key Dates
Deadline for Applications: 17/07/2026
Interview Date: w/c 20/07/2026
Are You a Life Changer?
Do you want to transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage, and Care shape how we work—we listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.
Who We Are
Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), such as:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Communication difficulties
As a trauma- and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.
With a closely triangulated approach, we place the child at the centre of decision-making. This ensures that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams, and our students work together to achieve outstanding outcomes.
The Role: Therapeutic Pastoral Lead
Compass Community is a therapeutic school that believes in a healing approach to supporting and modifying challenging behaviours. The Therapeutic Pastoral Lead will:
- Embody, lead, and facilitate this approach in our schools, working holistically.
- Be a key member of the local leadership team, with co-management from Regional SENCOs and the Therapeutic Development Manager.
- Work alongside school leadership to advance the organisation’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Maintain calm and sensitivity during periods of potential dysregulation.
- Demonstrate experience in de-escalation and a deep understanding of key theories and frameworks for supporting children emotively.
- Undergo Continued Professional Development (CPD) in the Assessing and Healing Childhood Trauma (AHCT) approach.
- Lead and facilitate therapeutic intervention groups with young people.
- Model best practice in therapeutic interactions for education staff.
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Core Responsibilities
- Oversee the pastoral, SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural), socio-emotional resilience, and personal development of students.
- Assess, monitor, and report on the holistic progress and personal development of students.
- Ensure safeguarding compliance in all activities and adherence to safeguarding policies.
- Contribute to the Annual School Improvement Plan and other school evaluation documents.
- Stay knowledgeable about, and share responsibility for, the SMSC and Personal Development elements of the Independent School Standards and Ofsted Inspection Framework.
Benefits & Rewards
As a trauma-informed organisation, Compass Community offers exceptional support to its staff, including:
Training & Development
- Ongoing free training and therapeutic workshops (counting towards high CPD hours).
Career Progression
- Strong career pathways within Therapeutic Services and the wider Compass organisation.
Support & Supervision
- Peer group therapeutic & clinical supervision to support continuous professional development.
- Membership of GRACE (Group and Regional Ambassadors Committed to Equality) for inclusive reflection.
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Wellbeing Support
- Access to confidential therapeutic wellbeing sessions within the Therapeutic Services team.
Professional Engagement
- Attendance at two national Therapeutic Services conferences per year (accommodation and DBB provided).
Reognition & Financial Benefits
- Monthly company REACH Awards (potential to win up to £150 in vouchers).
- Vouchers awarded monthly in Therapeutic Services.
- Medicash voucher program for medical and wellbeing appointments/treatments.
- 8 weeks annual leave.
Financial Incentives
- Length of Service Bonus: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), and £600 (10 years).
- Special Recognition Award: Up to £500 for outstanding practice.
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. This includes:
- Holding or obtaining an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity.
- Undergone due diligence checks on social media use.
All school-based staff must:
- Be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
- Work in accordance with this policy at all times.
Compass Community is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. As we grow, we aim to build a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if suitable candidates are identified.
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