Pastoral Leader

Star Academies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Star Academies is seeking a dedicated individual to join our support team at Small Heath Leadership Academy in Birmingham. You will help foster a caring and supportive learning environment, placing pupils’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a committed team, using ICT confidently to support pupils and parents, while demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Experience of working with learners or members of the public in a busy setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils and parents.
• The ability to effectively use ICT.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Pastoral care

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

ICT proficiency

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Small Heath Leadership Academy

Small Heath Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham. We joined Star Academies in 2018 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated 'good' in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in May 2022.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

You will have:

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Experience of working with learners of all ages or dealing with members of the public in a busy setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils and parents.
• The ability to effectively use ICT.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 2 November 2026.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.