Pastoral Leader

United Learning; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

George Eliot Academy is seeking an outstanding Pastoral Leader to join their dedicated team. The role emphasizes building relationships with students and staff within a supportive environment, and includes professional development opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Free lunch for staff on duty

Car lease scheme

Childcare vouchers

Gym membership

Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Outstanding Pastoral Leader with effective relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work collaboratively with an effective team.

Skills

Relationship Building

Team Player

Leadership

Job description

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Pastoral Leader

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. It is a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well, with integrity, and live happy and fulfilled lives. Our vision is: “We aim for excellence and to improve pupils’ achievement through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our excellent daily practices embed our culture of kindness, gratitude, and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape the character of our pupils.”

If you share our vision and would like to work in our close-knit, family-oriented school, we would be delighted to hear from you. George Eliot Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools committed to offering a life-changing education across England. United Learning is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check.

Job details

Salary: FTE £31,395 - £33,000 (pro-rata £27,097 - £28,097)

Contractual hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Nuneaton

Job category/type: Support Staff

Date posted: 19/04/2024

Job reference: REQ001147

Job description

We thank you for your interest in this role. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging, and highly rewarding position that offers strong professional development and well-being support (as detailed below), we encourage you to apply.

George Eliot Academy provides a supportive and stimulating environment. We are a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect. We are committed to our vision of developing successful, independent, well-rounded pupils who behave with integrity and lead happy lives.

Our vision is: “We aim for excellence and to improve pupils’ achievement through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our daily practices promote kindness, gratitude, and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape our pupils’ character.”

If you share our vision and wish to join our close-knit, family-oriented school, we look forward to hearing from you.

Our offer includes:

• Working in an academy that “places kindness alongside ambition in its values” (Ofsted 2021)
• Collaboration with an experienced, ambitious, forward-thinking, and effective team
• Opportunities to work with other United Learning schools
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Full support from colleagues to ensure success and reduce workload

You will be:

• An outstanding Pastoral Leader
• Able to build effective relationships with pupils and staff
• A team player

Benefits of working for United Learning:

• Westfield Health Cash Plan – claim back costs for dental, optical, physio services, and more (eligibility after 6 months’ service)
• Free lunch for staff on duty
• Car lease scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Gym membership
• Perkbox – discounted shopping and wellbeing platform
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee

How to apply - Refer to the Application pack for details.