Assistant Head of Year – Pastoral & Wellbeing Lead (Fixed-Term)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing focus

High quality CPD

Collaboration across CET schools

Career development support

Job summary

Abbeyfield School is seeking a fixed-term pastoral support professional for a one-year maternity cover, starting 1 January 2027. You will work with the Head of Year to enhance student wellbeing, attendance and development in a fast-paced environment, applying restorative approaches and maintaining high standards of conduct.

You will build strong relationships with students, families and staff, contributing to a culture where every student feels safe and able to achieve their best.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships that encourage high aspirations
• Confidence to address challenges and support restorative approaches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues and external stakeholders with professionalism and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Support students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development
• Work closely with the Head of Year
• Build strong relationships with students, families and staff
• Promote high standards of attendance, punctuality and conduct
• Support restorative approaches to behaviour
• Help create a culture where every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve

Job description

Abbeyfield School is seeking a fixed-term pastoral support professional for a one-year maternity cover, starting 1 January 2027. You will work with the Head of Year to enhance student wellbeing, attendance and development in a fast-paced environment, applying restorative approaches and maintaining high standards of conduct.

You will build strong relationships with students, families and staff, contributing to a culture where every student feels safe and able to achieve their best.