Pastoral Leader

Lift Schools; Tendring; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Tendring is seeking a Pastoral Leader to support Year 9 students. This role involves promoting student wellbeing, overseeing attendance, and collaborating with families and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in motivating students and a strong commitment to safeguarding. Generous benefits and comprehensive training are offered in a supportive environment. The position is full-time with a fixed term until August 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral role or similar environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students and families.
• Calm and resilient approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pastoral care for Year 9 students.
• Work closely with senior leaders and families.
• Ensure student wellbeing and attendance are prioritized.

Skills

Experience motivating young people

Using data to monitor trends

De-escalating challenging situations

Strong communication skills

Passionate about inclusion and safeguarding

Job description

Overview

£24,097.97 - £27,005.10 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Full Time, Fixed term until August 2026

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Immediate Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive on supporting students to overcome barriers, build resilience, and flourish? We are looking for a committed and caring Pastoral Leader to join our supportive and experienced team at Lift Clacton.

This is a rewarding role focused on student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding. You\'ll take the lead on pastoral care for Year 9, working closely with senior leaders, families, and external agencies to ensure all students feel supported, safe, and successful in school.

What you\'ll need

• Have experience motivating young people and maintaining high expectations
• Are confident using data to monitor trends and inform early intervention
• Can de-escalate challenging situations and build trusted relationships with students and families
• Have strong communication skills and a calm, resilient approach
• Are passionate about inclusion, safeguarding, and making school a place where all students can thrive

About Lift Clacton

Lift Clacton is a rapidly improving school at the heart of the community and recently achieved \"Good\" (June 2024). The school has experienced significant growth and improvement with student numbers now over 1,500. We are committed to providing every child with an excellent education not as a privilege, but as a right. We maintain high expectations, foster a positive school culture, and offer clear teaching and learning practices coupled with a supportive senior leadership team.

To arrange a school visit or to find out more about the role, please contact us.

Closing date : 19th October 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We\'re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they\'ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this incredible organisation.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we\'ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.