Pastoral Lead

Malcolm Arnold Academy; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJC12

LGPS Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD including Senior Leader and KSCPD

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Malcolm Arnold Academy is seeking a Pastoral Leader to reinforce the pastoral and SLT teams, promoting positive identity and belonging across year groups. You will set high expectations, support induction, and lead attendance and welfare initiatives while coordinating with parents and external agencies.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with a strong focus on safeguarding, CPD, and flexible working opportunities within the David Ross Education Trust.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education, including GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential.
• Ability to use effective ICT skills relevant to the role.
• Ability to provide clear advice and information to parents/carers, teaching staff, and other officers on academy attendance, exclusions, pastoral support programmes, and the education welfare service.
• Ability to relate sensitively to students with complex problems and contribute to a team approach.
• Understanding of confidentiality and legal frameworks governing data.
• Knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe in education.
• At least two years’ experience in education/training/social work settings.
• Strong record of continuous professional and personal development.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, clients, and academy staff.

Responsibilities

• Setting high expectations for all students.
• Assisting with new student induction.
• Participating in designated open evenings and parent evenings.
• Overseeing staff/parent liaison within designated year groups.
• Supporting safeguarding, attendance, and welfare officers in their roles.
• Supervising student entry at Key Stage entrances 8:00–8:30am.
• Following up attendance concerns with students and parents.
• Updating student records and administrative systems.
• Contributing to and checking student profile reports in pastoral matters.
• Preparing information for disciplinary hearings with SLT.
• Arranging and servicing meetings with parents and other agencies.

Skills

ICT skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

As one of our school's Pastoral Leaders, you will support the Pastoral and Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) in raising levels of achievement and standards of behaviour across the academy through promoting a strong sense of positive identity within year/house groups and a sense of belonging across the academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting high expectations for all students
• Assisting with new student induction
• Participate and facilitate designated open evenings and parent evenings.
• Overseeing staff/ parent liaison within designated year groups as and when appropriate
• Working with students, staff, and families to enable students to flourish in school life
• Be on duty each morning from 8:00am to 8:30am at Key Stage entrances to supervise student entry and deal with any issues that arise (for example uniform, appearance, lates).
• Follow up on attendance concerns with students and parents to promote regular and punctual attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Update student records and administrative systems.
• Contribute to and check student profile reports (especially behaviour and intervention logging on Bromcom) and their use in pastoral matters.
• Issue and check on reports and support plans once they have been set up.
• Prepare necessary information for disciplinary hearings with the SLT.
• Arrange and service meetings with parents and other agencies as and when appropriate.
• To support the safeguarding, attendance, and welfare officers in their roles

For a full insight about the role please view the job description.

Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

About our Academy

At Malcolm Arnold Academy, we seek to broaden the horizons of each and every one of our students, helping them to achieve at the highest level both academically and in their talents outside the classroom. Our curriculum is rich in powerful knowledge, supporting students to reach their academic potential.

Our pastoral system, led by our dedicated and caring staff, is at the heart of support for each student, and we aim to help everyone studying and working at the academy to build good relationships.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC12
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• A good standard of education, including GCSEs in Maths and English (Qualifications with specific relevance to the role is desirable).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential.
• Ability to use effective ICT skills relevant to the role.
• Ability to provide clear advice and information to parents/carers, teaching staff, and other officers and professionals on matters relating to academy attendance, exclusions, pastoral support programmes, and the education welfare service.
• Ability to relate sensitively to students with complex problems and to contribute to a team approach to ensure that students’ needs are considered.
• Understanding of need for confidentiality and legal frameworks governing data
• Knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe in education.
• At least two years’ experience working with people in an educational, training, or social work setting and providing support for their learning, achievement, and wellbeing.
• A strong record and evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, clients, and academy staff at an appropriate level.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world‑class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North‑East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs.

As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education.

We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co‑curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values‑driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn, and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience, and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants based on any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly elevate issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.