Head of Year/Pastoral Support

King's Leadership Academy Bolton; Low Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

King's Leadership Academy Bolton is seeking a Head of Year/Pastoral Support for maternity cover. You will lead the year group’s pastoral care, drive attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing, and work with families and external services to remove barriers to learning.

The role focuses on safeguarding, student support, and collaboration across staff to ensure every student thrives academically and personally in a high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pastoral care in a school or college setting.
• Ability to safeguard and promote student wellbeing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral care of an allocated year group, promoting excellent behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers, working collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate interventions.
• Work with teaching staff and support services to ensure students receive needed support.
• Analyse attendance and safeguarding data to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records and contribute to safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Behaviour management

Attendance monitoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Head of Year/Pastoral Support (Maternity Cover)

King's Leadership Academy Bolton

Inspiring excellence. Shaping futures.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, resilient and highly organised individual who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the pastoral care of an allocated year group, promoting excellent behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, and ensuring every student receives the support and guidance they need to succeed.

King's Leadership Academy Bolton is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust, a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to transforming lives and promoting social mobility. Situated close to Bolton town centre, with excellent transport links to the M6 and M62, our academy offers a world-class education within a state-of-the-art, purpose-built environment.

At Great Schools Trust, we believe every child, regardless of background, deserves a high-quality education. Through our focus on leadership, character development and academic excellence, we prepare students for university, successful careers and life beyond school. As a member of our team, you'll join a forward-thinking Trust that places integrity, professionalism and collaboration at the heart of everything we do.

At King's Bolton, pastoral care is central to our work. In this role, you will work closely with students, families, colleagues and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance and behaviour, promote student wellbeing and ensure every young person is supported to thrive both academically and personally.

What Makes This Role Special?

Modern Learning Environment - Work in our new, purpose-built academy where every space has been designed to support student wellbeing, focus and achievement.

Meaningful Impact - Play a critical role in safeguarding students and supporting families, ensuring young people have the stability and support needed to succeed in school.

Supportive and Inclusive Culture - Join a values-driven team where strong relationships, high expectations and student success are at the centre of everything we do.

Professional Development - Benefit from high-quality Trust-wide training, safeguarding development and CPD opportunities.

• Excellent Benefits - Including competitive salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral care of an allocated year group, promoting excellent behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and personal development.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers, working collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate interventions and working closely with internal teams and external agencies where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral colleagues and support services to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed.
• Analyse attendance, behaviour and pastoral data to identify trends and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Promote and uphold the Academy's high expectations for behaviour, attendance, uniform and conduct, ensuring students embody the values of the Great Schools Trust.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records, contribute to meetings and support the wider safeguarding responsibilities of the Academy.
• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Principal or senior leaders.

Full duties and the person specification are outlined in the recruitment pack attached.

Safeguarding Commitment

King's Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment Checks, which are outlined in the recruitment pack.

Join us and help shape the futures of young people at King's Leadership Academy Bolton.

The Academy reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.