Pastoral Leader

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

24/7 GP Helpline

Retail discounts and cashback

Free counselling service

Well-being days

Free car parking on site

Job summary

Prince Albert High School, part of The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT), invites applications for a dedicated Pastoral Leader to join the Pastoral Team. 36.5 hours per week, Grade 4, banked hours.

We are driven by social justice and a commitment to exceptional education for every pupil, with bespoke professional development and a supportive, value‑driven culture. The successful candidate will oversee pastoral provision, lead behaviour, attendance and safeguarding, and work closely with

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care or student welfare settings.
• Ability to lead a pastoral provision and early help to pupils and families.
• Lead for whole-school behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Strong literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's pastoral provision and early help for pupils and families.
• Lead whole-school behaviour, attendance and safeguarding efforts.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and staff to support student wellbeing.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct with strong literacy.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Pastoral Leader

Grade 4

36.5 Hours - Banked Hours

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Leader to join the Pastoral Team at Prince Albert High School.

At PACT, we are driven by a strong commitment to social justice. We strive to break down barriers that can limit the ambition and potential of our pupils. Our goal is to provide an exceptional education for every individual—made possible by exceptional people working within a supportive and well-resourced organisation.

Our work is guided by our core values:

• Passion - inspiring a love of learning and being determined to make a difference.


• Aspiration - wanting the very best for our pupils our families our communities and our staff.


• Collaboration - working positively with each other, with parents, and carers and other stakeholders and partners to achieve our goals.


• Trust - acting with integrity, being reliable and caring to create a safe and respectful environment for all to learn and work in.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting students’ wellbeing and development, and who shares our ambition to make a lasting, positive impact.

We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do, and we are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders. We firmly believe in the coaching model. We are a growing MAT that currently consists of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary School, Lakey Lane and PA High School.

Candidate

• Will be self-motivated, compassionate, and have strong leadership skills.


• Will be responsible for overseeing pastoral provision and early help to pupils and families.


• Will be the lead for whole school behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.


• Must be professional and polite with a good standard of literacy and communication skills

We can offer

• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice


• Children who love learning and an extensive inclusion and pastoral support team


• Excellent CPD opportunities


• Exceptionally supportive staff and leadership


• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance


• Opportunities for promotion and progression


• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development


• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff


• Free car parking on site

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan


• Discounted gym membership


• 24/7 GP Helpline


• Retail discounts and cashback


• Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service


• Well-being days

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.

Further information about the schools, our outcomes and philosophy can be found via our Trust website: www.the-pact.co.uk;

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

Closing Date: 6 September 2026 - midnight