Pastoral Support Leader

Job role

• Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Pay scale

SCP 22 - 26 Before Sept ‘25 uplift FTE £28,317 - £31,389 Actual £26,516 - £29,392

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring Pastoral Support Lead to provide outstanding pastoral care to support students in attending school from September 2025. This is a key role for the Academy in fulfilling its commitment to develop “the heart” of the school. You will be working with the Family Liaison Officer, Attendance Officer and Assistant Headteacher responsible for Safeguarding and Attendance and families to determine the best support and intervention strategy, evaluate the impact of such provision for vulnerable students, lead meetings with parents/carers, students and outside agencies.

You are likely to have gained experience in working with young people in a school setting and have a track record of impact through your career or personal experience. You will be able to bring to us a drive and determination to ensure that every student receives the support they need to be the best version of themselves. You will need to provide strategic leadership, be able to hold others accountable, have great people skills and deeply care for all young people.

Skills and personal attributes:

Essential for this role:

• Ability to manage time effectively, organise & prioritise workloads and work proactively to ensure objectives are fulfilled.

• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively as part of a team

• Ability to help us build on the breadth of the educational experiences we offer both in and out of the classroom.

• Respect for the professional expertise of others.

• To be a person filled with hope and possessing an unshakable belief in students’ entitlement to a world class education, whatever their circumstances and ability.

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

• Enthusiastic, perceptive and fair.

• Ability to provide guidance, advice, instruction and support and challenge students and staff.

• Ability to communicate with care and respect to students, staff, parents and carer

• A personal commitment to quality and excellence that will take the Academy forward.

• Genuine care for all students, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable

What the school offers its staff

If you join us, you will benefit from:

• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)

• “This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.

• “The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”

• “Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”

• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)

• We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage

• We develop our people

• We have hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• We ensure consistent behaviour and expectations allow you to focus on the craft and science of teaching

• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning

• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team

• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Upload additional documents

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CST Recruitment information pack - July 2024 (lowres) (3) (1) (1).pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)EBSA PSL Job Description and Person Specification June 25.docx (2).pdf - 253 KB (opens in new tab)