Assistant Head - Pastoral

Belfairs Academy; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leigh on Sea, UK, is seeking an exceptional Assistant Head - Pastoral. This non-teaching role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing, and behavior across the school. The successful candidate will lead various pastoral strategies, ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols, and promote a supportive environment for students. The academy emphasizes ongoing professional development and offers substantial benefits, fostering a vibrant educational community committed to inspiring young lives.

Benefits

Complimentary use of gym and swimming pool

Staff wellbeing events and support

Childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pastoral leadership or student support within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for pastoral care and student wellbeing.
• Ensure oversight of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Manage behavior and attendance strategies to promote engagement.

Skills

Pastoral leadership experience

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Communication skills

Team leadership

Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Head - Pastoral. This is a pivotal role focused on safeguarding, wellbeing, and behavior across the school. You will lead our pastoral strategy, ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and able to thrive.

• Strategic leadership of pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversight of safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with statutory guidance.
• Line management of Heads of Year and pastoral support staff.
• Development of behavior and attendance strategies to promote positive engagement.
• Collaboration with parents, external agencies, and staff to support student welfare.
• Monitoring and reporting on pastoral data to inform school improvement.

This is a non-Teaching role.

• Significant experience in pastoral leadership or student support within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex situations calmly and effectively.
• Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team.
• Opportunity to shape pastoral provision and make a real difference to young lives.
• Supportive environment with ongoing professional development.

Why Legra Academy Trust?

We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage two academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst School. We are responsible for approximately 2000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 300 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students, staff and the wider community. Our motto is 'Shaping the Future Together' and we really mean it – so why don't you come and help us achieve it?

Belfairs Academy offers a dynamic work environment with modern facilities. Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all members of staff. Staff wellbeing is a priority – we offer events and support for all employees. Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11‑18 years. We were graded a good school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in south east England with high quality and well‑resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.

Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.