Alkerden CE Academy - Pastoral Leader - Term Time

Folkestonegirls; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to enhance the pastoral care and personal development of students. This role involves building trusting relationships and fostering a supportive community environment. As part of the founding team, you will lead initiatives that promote inclusion and well-being, ensuring every student feels valued and supported. The position offers opportunities for continuous professional development and access to various well-being resources.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

24/7 GP telephone consultations

Discounts including Motorfinity and Kent Rewards

Mental health and wellbeing support

Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions

Free eye tests and eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Committed to shaping pastoral life and character development.
• Champion personal development and well-being of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead a year group and contribute to community structures.
• Establish a support network for students.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Collaboration

Job description

Pastoral Leader

Term-time plus inset days

Permanent

Salary: AAT E.11 – AAT E.14 (FTE £27,852 - £29,716)

Required to start: September 2025

Alkerden Church of England Academy is seeking a committed, compassionate, and proactive Pastoral Leader to play a central role in shaping the pastoral life and character development of our students. As part of our founding team, you will initially lead a year group and eventually become a key figure within one of Alkerden’s wider community structures. Rooted in the Academy’s Christian ethos of inclusion, hope, and respect, this role will contribute to creating a nurturing, aspirational environment where every student feels a sense of belonging and purpose.

The Pastoral Leader will champion the personal development, well-being, and pastoral care of students, ensuring that each young person is known, valued, and supported to thrive both academically and socially. This role is vital in building a cohesive community identity, embedding restorative and inclusive practices, and leading a team of tutors to uphold high expectations. Through collaboration with families, staff, and external agencies, the Pastoral Leader will establish a support network that helps students flourish and overcome barriers to success. The role involves building meaningful, trusting relationships with young people and adults, fostering a sense of belonging for all.

For more information, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• want to work in a supportive and caring environment
• are committed to enabling every student to achieve their best
• are an ambitious professional
• thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment

In return, we offer:

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including secondment opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations
• A wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards, and Blue Light Card
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling, mindfulness, and physiotherapy sessions
• Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions Schemes
• Free eye tests, examinations, and eye care vouchers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate applies.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed or, if disclosed, cannot be used against you. Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.