Pastoral Lead

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bristol seeks a compassionate Pastoral Lead to provide pastoral support to students. The role involves championing student wellbeing, safeguarding, and working closely with staff and families. Ideal candidates will possess strong relationship-building capabilities and a calm, nurturing approach to managing student behaviour and attendance. Applications are encouraged early as the position will close on 4th January 2025. Interviews are expected in mid-January 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• A calm and nurturing approach.
• Confidence to handle behaviour and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Champion the wellbeing and personal development of pupils.
• Safeguard children and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Manage behaviour and attendance issues across the academy.
• Work closely with staff and external agencies to support pupils.

Skills

Strong relationship‑building skills

A calm and nurturing approach

Confidence to handle behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding matters

Job description

Oasis Academy New Oak

Post: Pastoral Lead

Working Pattern: 4 Days per Week, 29.75 Hours per Week, term time plus 2 weeks

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oasis Academy New Oak to give pastoral support to the children in our school. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Lead to champion the wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development of our pupils, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every child feels supported and able to thrive.

The successful candidate will bring strong relationship‑building skills, a calm and nurturing approach, and the confidence to have a hands‑on approach to behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding across the academy.

Responsibilities

• Champion the wellbeing and personal development of pupils.
• Safeguard children and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Manage behaviour and attendance issues across the academy.
• Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support pupils.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• A calm and nurturing approach.
• Confidence to handle behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding matters.

Full details of this opportunity can be found on the attached Job Description. We will be shortlisting applications the week commencing 5th January 2025, hoping to commence interviews the following week (w/c 12th January). We are looking to get the right candidate in role as soon as possible. We actively encourage early applications, and the position will close on Sunday 4th January 2025. We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive sufficient applications.