Pastoral Leader (Maternity Cover)

Unsworth Academy; Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Unsworth Academy in Bury is searching for a highly motivated Pastoral Leader to join their team on a fixed-term contract for maternity cover. This full-time role is integral to supporting students and enhancing their educational experiences within a vibrant school environment. Generous benefits include an extensive holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension

Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 37 days)

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount schemes for teachers and staff

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Access to professional development

Responsibilities

• Support students as a Pastoral Leader during maternity cover.
• Assist in developing curriculum paths for student success.

Job description

Unsworth Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pastoral Leader to join their team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational, and non-selective high school in Bury. The school is on an exciting journey of improvement, having been judged 'Good' in all areas during the last inspection in November 2019. We are now three years into our 'Good to Outstanding' journey, with highlights including excellent GCSE outcomes and a focus on digitalisation, with all students and staff equipped with school iPads for use both in and out of lessons.

Shaw Education Trust is a diverse group of schools including primary, secondary, and special schools, working together to improve young people's lives. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives, our academies aim to provide high-quality education to children of all abilities. Our staff are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

In our secondary schools, we focus on innovative curriculum design to ensure breadth and ambition for all students. We are developing extended school days, vocational pathways, and collaborations with employers and universities to enhance work-readiness and cultural capital. Our current focus includes co-constructing an aligned, flexible curriculum across EBacc subjects to raise standards and reduce planning workload, allowing teachers to focus more on student relationships and delivery.

Shaw Education Trust offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discount schemes for teachers and staff
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to professional development through the Institute of Education and other opportunities

Our people are key to our success, and we are committed to providing a rewarding employment experience. Staff have access to a wide range of professional courses, including NPQ leadership qualifications, and support from experienced leaders and inspectors. Opportunities to work across schools and participate in peer reviews are also available.

Salary: £21,539 - £29,193

Contract: Fixed-term, maternity cover

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 38 weeks term-time plus 2 weeks (total 40 weeks/year)