Pastoral Lead: Student Wellbeing & Attendance (Flexible Hours)

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

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.