Pastoral Leader

Alder Community High; Tameside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing services via School Wellbeng

Staff wellbeing and support

6-month probationary period

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Discounted meals

Early finish leaves

Job summary

Alder Community High School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to join our inclusive team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on promoting student wellbeing, improving behaviour and attendance, and supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

You will work in a collaborative, student-centred environment with strong links to staff and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. The role includes CPD and a commitment to our values.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or families is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care across the school to support student wellbeing and attendance.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.
• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and develop personal skills.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G SCP 23 £30,493 - SCP 28 £34,671 (Actual salary, TTO + 5 days)

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Alder Community High School

Assessment Date: To be arranged

Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives?

Do you have experience working with children, young people, or families and are looking for a rewarding new challenge? Are you a professional seeking a role where you can directly impact the wellbeing, engagement, and outcomes for students? Perhaps you're considering a career focused on student welfare and want to use your skills to support young people with their personal development?

If the answer is yes, then our Pastoral Leader role at Alder Community High School could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Leader to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team at Alder Community High School. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about promoting student wellbeing, improving behaviour and attendance, and supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, student-centred environment where your work will directly impact the lives of young people. This is a key role in leading pastoral care, working closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
• High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
• An extensive package of CPD.
• A stimulating and friendly working environment.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
• Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
• Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
• Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
• Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
• The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week. The position is term time only (including INSET days) plus 5 additional days. The additional days will be worked flexibly to cover events outside of the normal school day or during the school holidays. Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.