Pastoral Leader

Twynham Learning; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Twynham Learning's The Grange School in Dorset is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to work with the Senior Leadership Team, Head of Year and behaviour team to support every student, boost attendance and engagement, and provide targeted emotional and social support.

You will build strong relationships with students, families and external agencies, supervise break times, and contribute to safeguarding, equality and inclusion while striving for a safe, positive and aspirational school community.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Willingness to attend courses to enhance knowledge and skills for student support.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support SLT, Head of Year and behaviour team to improve attendance and engagement.
• Provide targeted emotional and social support to individuals.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Supervise break and lunchtimes and assist with administration and liaison.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Professional development

Relationship building

Job description

School term-time, Trust Training Days and INSET days (39 weeks)

Grade

Grade 7

Salary range

(per annum)

Support staff salary points 8 – 14

Location

The Grange School

Reports to

Assistant Headteacher

About the Post

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Pastoral Leader, working alongside our Senior Leadership Team, Head of Year and behaviour team to ensure every student feels supported, included, and able to thrive. In this role, you will play a key part in improving student attendance and engagement, providing targeted support for individuals, and building positive relationships that foster a strong sense of belonging and community. You will work closely with families, external agencies, and staff to ensure students receive the right academic, emotional, and social support to succeed.

As a role model, you will set high expectations while championing equality and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered. From break and lunchtime supervision to administration and liaison with external agencies, you will help create a safe and supportive school environment where every child can flourish. If you believe in the power of education, community, and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues throughout our school
• High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have GCSEs in Maths and English graded C or above (or equivalent qualifications/grades)
• Are flexible, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development.
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies while maintaining discretion, patience, and professionalism.
• Have a willingness to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to students.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

The closing date is Thursday 5 November 2026 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.