Pastoral Leader

Alder Community High; Tameside; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing services app access

Cycle to work

Job summary

Alder Community High School invites applications for a Pastoral Leader to join our inclusive team. The role focuses on promoting student wellbeing, improving behaviour and attendance, and supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will lead pastoral care, work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families.
• Ability to promote student wellbeing and engagement.
• Experience leading pastoral care and working with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care for students and families.
• Collaborate with staff and external agencies to support development.
• Improve behaviour and attendance while safeguarding pupils.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and ensure a safe, inclusive school environment.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G. Scale 23 - £31,499 to Scale 28 - £35,815 (actual salary)

Hours Per Week: 36hours (term time only + 5 days)

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.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

• 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.

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. Flexible working would be considered, and could be discussed at interview.

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact [e-mail] or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

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.

Supporting Documents

Pastoral Leader Job Description
Pastoral Leader Person Specification