Pastoral Year Lead

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust; Bourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust in Bourne is seeking a Pastoral Year Lead to join the Pastoral Team at Bourne Academy. This role requires a self-motivated, well organised individual who can provide pastoral support, build relationships, and communicate confidently with staff, students and carers.

The post is 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, with a salary in the range shown and an enhanced safeguarding framework in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Qualifications

• Be self-motivated, quick thinking and highly organised.
• Provide pastoral support to the varying needs of our students.
• Have a passion for supporting our young people to achieve their full potential.
• Be able to build positive and supportive relationships with students and the wider school community.
• Possess effective time management skills to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be an effective and confident communicator via different means such as telephone and email.
• Competent with IT; experience in pastoral/behavioural role would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students with varying needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and the wider school community.
• Demonstrate strong time management to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Communicate effectively via telephone and email.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Effective communicator

IT skills

Pastoral experience

Team player

Job description

Pastoral Year Lead

About Us:

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust has over 550 teaching and support staff working in the four schools (Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy) that make up our highly successful Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Year Lead to join the Pastoral Team at Bourne Academy.

As a Pastoral Year Lead, you will be an integral part of the Pastoral Team. This is a highly valued and responsible position requiring a team player who is self-motivated and willing to respond enthusiastically in an organisation that has high expectations of all colleagues and students

The suitable candidate will:

• Be self-motivated, quick thinking and highly organised;
• Provide pastoral support to the varying needs of our students;
• Have a passion for supporting our young people to achieve their full potential;
• Be able to build positive and supportive relationships with our students and the wider school community;
• Possess effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail;
• Be an effective and confident communicator via different means such as telephone and email;
• Competent with IT;
• Experience in pastoral/ behavioural role would be desirable;

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education". All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am Wednesday 9th September 2026. Interviews will follow shortly after.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Our reference: AGS679

Vacancy: Pastoral Year Lead

Location: Bourne

Salary: Actual Salary £24,502 - £29,964, GLEA Grade 5 - GLEA Grade 6 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of South Lincolnshire Academies Trust