Deputy Pastoral Achievement Lead

senploy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is looking for a Deputy Pastoral Achievement Lead for a school in East London. This temporary position focuses on supporting Year 8 students and requires QTS or equivalent, along with at least 2 years of pastoral experience in UK schools. The ideal candidate will have up-to-date safeguarding training. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a pastoral role within UK schools.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the achievement of Year 8 students.
• Collaborate with the pastoral department to support student needs.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Safeguarding Training

Teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - Deputy Pastoral Achievement Lead - East London

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Deputy Pastoral Achievement Lead for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, East London. The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract details

• Location – East London
• Position – Deputy Pastoral Achievement Lead (Year 8 focus)
• Type of work – Year 9 Achievement Lead
• Contract start date – September 2025
• Duration – 3 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract type – Temporary
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, plus parents evenings

Experience, training and qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience in UK within Pastoral
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility to apply

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references that cover the last 2 years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continuing professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team