Pastoral Phase Lead
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bb1218f5-9cbb-46a2-ad2c-5e7fb55c6baa |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Pastoral Phase Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of pupil pastoral care within their designated phase at Parkwood Hall. This includes ensuring that every pupil has accurate and up-to-date documentation, such as risk assessments and behaviour plans, and that these are implemented effectively. The role involves contributing and chairing Annual Reviews (and PEP/CLAs as directed), ensuring any actions are followed through. Acting as a role model, the coordinator will foster a safe, supportive environment for pupils and provide proactive and reactive pastoral support as needed. Regular communication with parents and collaboration with staff are essential to promote positive outcomes for all pupils. While the Pastoral Phase Lead does not hold line management or budget responsibilities, they will work closely with the Pastoral Phase Coordinator and other teams to ensure consistency and high standards across the school.
What the school offers its staff
What’s in It for You:
• A role that allows you to drive real change in young lives
• Term-time schedule; enjoy work-life balance and long holidays
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking academy
• Join at a pivotal time of growth, where your ideas and input will shape services from the ground up
• Broad salary range, up to £…, reflecting your skills and experience
• Access to excellent CPD opportunities and a vibrant staff community
Management and guidance from our experienced and knowledgeable Pastoral Phase Co-Ordinator (Assistant Principal)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Pastoral Phase Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of pupil pastoral care within their designated phase at Parkwood Hall. This includes ensuring that every pupil has accurate and up-to-date documentation, such as risk assessments and behaviour plans, and that these are implemented effectively. The role involves contributing and chairing Annual Reviews (and PEP/CLAs as directed), ensuring any actions are followed through. Acting as a role model, the coordinator will foster a safe, supportive environment for pupils and provide proactive and reactive pastoral support as needed. Regular communication with parents and collaboration with staff are essential to promote positive outcomes for all pupils. While the Pastoral Phase Lead does not hold line management or budget responsibilities, they will work closely with the Pastoral Phase Coordinator and other teams to ensure consistency and high standards across the school.
What the school offers its staff
What’s in It for You:
• A role that allows you to drive real change in young lives
• Term-time schedule; enjoy work-life balance and long holidays
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking academy
• Join at a pivotal time of growth, where your ideas and input will shape services from the ground up
• Broad salary range, up to £…, reflecting your skills and experience
• Access to excellent CPD opportunities and a vibrant staff community
Management and guidance from our experienced and knowledgeable Pastoral Phase Co-Ordinator (Assistant Principal)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.