Senior Pastoral Leader

Broadlands Academy; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established secondary school in Keynsham is seeking a passionate Senior Pastoral Leader to join their dedicated team. This role involves making a significant impact on students' lives by providing strategic oversight of pastoral care and support. You will coordinate efforts to help vulnerable students thrive academically and personally, working closely with parents and professionals. The school offers a supportive environment with strong relationships among staff and students, making it an ideal place for those who are committed to fostering a positive educational experience. Join this transformative journey and help shape the future of young people in your community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and support for students.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support students in academic and personal progress.
• Oversee pastoral matters and develop support packages.

Skills

Liaising with professionals

Coordinating home visits

Time management

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant educational qualification

Job description

Salary: NJC 28 - 31 (£37,938 - £40,476 FTE); £31,286 - £33,378 actual salary + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks + 4 weeks

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a dedicated Senior Pastoral Leader to join our supportive team at Broadlands Academy in Keynsham. Within this post, you will support all students to make appropriate academic and personal progress as specified by baseline data and other information. You will have strategic oversight of all pastoral matters and support our pastoral leaders to develop and deliver a holistic package of support for vulnerable students.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• liaise with a wide variety of professionals, parents and pupils
• coordinate home visits
• work to tight deadlines, prioritise and manage time well
• work as part of a team and on your own
• show empathy when working with young people

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:
Broadlands Academy in Keynsham is a small secondary school (452 students) that is embarking on a period of lasting transformation. Within a smaller school, your presence and skills have a huge impact upon your colleagues and students. You will be moving into a position where your voice truly matters and your opinions hold weight. In addition, you will be able to enjoy strong relationships with students and colleagues alike. There is a lot of work ahead to overcome the challenges that the school faces but we can offer you children who are a pleasure to teach, a fantastic SLT team and a staff body who are driven, welcoming and committed to delivering an excellent education.

We offer you:

• 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.

Ready to apply? Get in touch below. We can't wait to hear from you.

Closing date: 13 December 2024

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.