Pastoral Year Leader

Teaching Vacancies; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

SmartTech technology scheme

Place Plus discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Corporate Healthcare Cash Plans – GP/N

Health and wellbeing services rebates

Free on-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders in all ours

Job summary

Wath Academy is seeking a dynamic Pastoral Year Leader to support the pastoral and academic needs of all students. You will work with leaders to maximise potential and contribute to the Trust Vision and high standards across the academy.

The role requires a true growth mindset, strong work ethic, and a commitment to improving life chances for every pupil. You will collaborate with multi-agencies to ensure excellent progression routes.

Qualifications

• Aligned to the Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers.
• Growth mindset and strong work ethic.
• Relentless obsession for improving the life chances of all students.
• Commitment to raising standards and enabling progression for all students.
• 100% commitment to upholding high expectations and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Be fully aligned to the Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers.
• Have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic.
• Have a relentless obsession for improving the life chances of all students at Wath Academy.
• Be committed to raising standards for all students enabling them to secure positive progression routes.
• Be 100% committed to supporting the Academy uphold the high expectations of students 100% consistency.
• Work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students.
• Have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff.
• Have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Pastoral Year Leader, who is passionate about supporting the pastoral and academic needs of all students. The successful candidate will work with leaders to ensure that all students maximise their potential.

Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high-quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Trust Vision - Create a Multi Academy Trust where every child, colleague and community feels a strong sense of belonging, pride and purpose. We strive to build an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and creates a lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully aligned to the Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers
• Have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic
• Have a relentless obsession for improving the life chances of all students at Wath Academy
• Be committed to raising standards for all students in the Academy enabling them to secure positive progression routes
• Be 100% committed to supporting the Academy uphold the high expectations of students 100% consistency
• Work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students
• Have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff
• Have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further details about the role

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Beth Hawke, PA to Principal at [e-mail].

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 20th November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 23rd November 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check