Pastoral Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 9b8a297c-9dc3-4eaa-9d66-a73e73790484 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Would relish the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation.
• Passionately believe in the power of education to change lives.
• Have GCSE A-C (or equivalent qualifications/grades) in Maths and English, strong communication skills, and ability to manage behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
• Are flexible, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development.
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies while maintaining discretion, patience, and professionalism.
• Are willing to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to our students.
Essential
• Minimum pass in GCSEs A-C Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils
• Ability to support the processes and procedures for pupils learning
• Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way with tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• Ability to think creatively to deliver learning
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to providing equal opportunities and meet
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and supportively within the school team
• Build effective and professional working relationships with parents, staff, Governors and the wider community
• Committed to own professional development
• Discretion, loyalty, commitment, patience, flexibility, good personal organisation, firmness, a team worker.
Desirable
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• An understanding of students’ individual targets, and where appropriate the post-holder may be required to develop a more specialised knowledge in specific curriculum areas.
• A willingness to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to students and teachers is essential.
• Completion of ELSA and/or Mental Health First Aid training is desirable
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Pastoral Leader, working alongside our Senior Leadership Team and Head of Year to ensure every student feels supported, included, and able to thrive. In this role, you will play a key part in improving student attendance and engagement, providing targeted support for individuals, and building positive relationships that foster a strong sense of belonging and community. You will work closely with families, external agencies, and staff to ensure students receive the right academic, emotional, and social support to succeed.
As a role model, you will set high expectations while championing equality and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered. From break and lunchtime supervision to administration and liaison with external agencies, you will help create a safe and supportive school environment where every child can flourish. If you believe in the power of education, community, and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What we can offer you
• The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Monday 8 September 2025 at 9am. Interviews to be held Friday 12 September 2025. (However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early).
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Would relish the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation.
• Passionately believe in the power of education to change lives.
• Have GCSE A-C (or equivalent qualifications/grades) in Maths and English, strong communication skills, and ability to manage behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
• Are flexible, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development.
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies while maintaining discretion, patience, and professionalism.
• Are willing to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to our students.
Essential
• Minimum pass in GCSEs A-C Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Ability to manage the behaviour of pupils to promote and maintain order and a calm working environment for pupils
• Ability to support the processes and procedures for pupils learning
• Ability to work at own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a flexible and responsive way with tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• Ability to think creatively to deliver learning
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to providing equal opportunities and meet
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and supportively within the school team
• Build effective and professional working relationships with parents, staff, Governors and the wider community
• Committed to own professional development
• Discretion, loyalty, commitment, patience, flexibility, good personal organisation, firmness, a team worker.
Desirable
• Experience of working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• An understanding of students’ individual targets, and where appropriate the post-holder may be required to develop a more specialised knowledge in specific curriculum areas.
• A willingness to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to students and teachers is essential.
• Completion of ELSA and/or Mental Health First Aid training is desirable
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Pastoral Leader, working alongside our Senior Leadership Team and Head of Year to ensure every student feels supported, included, and able to thrive. In this role, you will play a key part in improving student attendance and engagement, providing targeted support for individuals, and building positive relationships that foster a strong sense of belonging and community. You will work closely with families, external agencies, and staff to ensure students receive the right academic, emotional, and social support to succeed.
As a role model, you will set high expectations while championing equality and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered. From break and lunchtime supervision to administration and liaison with external agencies, you will help create a safe and supportive school environment where every child can flourish. If you believe in the power of education, community, and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What we can offer you
• The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Monday 8 September 2025 at 9am. Interviews to be held Friday 12 September 2025. (However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early).
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.