Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27500 - £29383 per annum
Head of Key Stage Three job summary
Broadlands Academy
St Francis Road
Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2DY
Salary: NJC 21-24 £32,115 - £34,314 FTE (£27,500 - £29,383 actual salary based on term time only) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year + 5 INSET days
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 01 2025
Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?
We're looking for a dedicated non-teaching Head of Key Stage 3 to join our fantastic pastoral team at Broadlands Academy.
Within this role, you will be responsible for the welfare of all students within Years 7, 8 and 9. You will be instrumental in supporting the Senior Leadership Team to build and maintain a disciplined, yet caring ethos across the school.
We are looking for someone who can:
* promote and support positive behaviour and high levels of attendance from students
* develop and deliver strategies to improve pastoral care across their year group.
* liaise with students, staff, teachers, families, and agencies where required
* support teachers to provide consistent pastoral care to students within their tutor group
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
About our school:
Broadlands Academy is a small secondary school (464 students) in Keynsham, fostering a nurturing environment for students aged 11-16. We're conveniently located near Bath and North East Somerset, with excellent transport links to Bristol and other surrounding areas. We are a small, mixed, fully inclusive comprehensive school and remain one of the best choices for learning in the area. For every student who attends our academy, we aim to raise their aspirations, broaden their horizons and promote a life-long love of learning. We have recently received an OFSTED 'Good' grading and a High Performance Learning School Award Accreditation. We benefit from a number of links with the local community and have an excellent reputation.
It is a truly exciting time to join the team at Broadlands with the academy being led by our new Principal, Laura Stone and Executive Principal, Richard Brand, who are passionate about ensuring that every student has access to an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
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 here. We can't wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence from September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: Monday 14 July 2025
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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 in line 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.
Applying for the job
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