Non Teaching Pastoral Leader

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a compassionate Pastoral Leader to join a vibrant educational community. This role focuses on the welfare and safeguarding of Key Stage 3 students, working closely with a skilled pastoral team to support their development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with students and their families, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Join a progressive foundation dedicated to excellence in education and contribute to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and safeguarding in an educational setting.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead welfare interventions for Key Stage 3 students.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring student safety.

Skills

Welfare Interventions

Safeguarding Practices

Relationship Building

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls for a skilled, compassionate Pastoral Leader to join our Pastoral and Safeguarding team.

The Role of Pastoral Leader Key Stage 3

This role will take a lead in welfare interventions and act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Key Stage 3. Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher (Director of Safeguarding and Pastoral Year 7-11), you will support the care, development, and education of pupils to ensure their safety and wellbeing, while fostering positive relationships with parents and carers.

The successful candidate will be based in the Pastoral Hub and will work within a highly integrated and skilled pastoral team, led by the Assistant Head Pastoral who is the DSL. The team also includes Heads of Year, other Key Stage Pastoral Leaders, a School Social Worker, Pastoral Administrator, and Attendance Officer.

About the King Edward VI Foundation

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation supporting excellence in education across the city since 1552. Our diverse schools share a common purpose and are committed to our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.

Our Academy Trust comprises two independent schools, six selective academies, and five non-selective academies. Recent expansion into diverse communities is helping us improve life chances for young people in Birmingham, regardless of background.

Established in 2017, the Trust receives central support services from the Foundation Office, with staff seconded to deliver these services across our academies. Our five-year strategy aims to expand further, adding five more academies to our network.

Our Community and Values

We offer a vibrant community that values history and tradition while embracing innovation. Our staff and students thrive on positive relationships and high expectations. We focus on excellent teaching and learning, encouraging students to master their subjects, take risks, and enjoy intellectual challenges. We aim to develop individuals who are courageous, emotionally intelligent, and capable of making positive changes in the world. We celebrate diversity and individuality, fostering a happy and caring environment.

Application Process

If our vision, ethos, and ambition resonate with you, please download the job description, applicant information, and person specification from our website. Visits are encouraged and can be arranged through the Head’s PA, Mrs. S Harvey. To apply, complete the Academy Trust application form, including the names and addresses of two referees, addressed to the Headteacher, Mr. D Goodwin. CVs are not accepted.

Use the statement section of the application form to describe how your experience has prepared you for this role and how you would contribute to our vision and ambitions.