Pastoral Advocate (Primary Phase)

Temple Learning Academy, Leeds, LS15 0NN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,436.00 - £29,817.00 Annually (Actual) Band C3 SCP 19-22 FTE: £33,199 - £34,811

Pastoral Advocate (Primary Phase) job summary

Maternity Cover, Term-time only plus Training Days. Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 (16:30 finish on Tuesday) and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30.

Do you have the skills to help children overcome barriers and achieve their potential?

We are seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive Pastoral Advocate to join our Primary Phase team on a maternity cover basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families by providing pastoral support that promotes wellbeing, attendance, engagement and positive outcomes. Working closely with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners, you will help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive. You will build trusted relationships with children, provide targeted support when needed and help ensure pupils have the confidence, resilience and sense of belonging needed to participate fully in school life.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with a child-centred approach and a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and equal opportunities. You will be able to work collaboratively, respond flexibly to individual needs and contribute positively to a culture where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential.

If you are committed to helping children flourish and believe in the power of positive relationships to transform outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

About our School

Here, at Temple Learning Academy we’re proud to be one of the few all-through schools in Leeds, offering high-quality, continuous education from Reception to Year 11. As part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, we provide a seamless learning journey built on shared expertise, strong values, and a curriculum that supports every stage of development.

Located in the heart of East Leeds, our school is a vibrant, inclusive community where staff, students, and families build lasting relationships. Our all-through model ensures smooth transitions, consistent pastoral care, and a deep understanding of each child’s unique journey. What sets us apart is our welcoming, collaborative team. Staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow — professionally and personally. Together, we nurture ambition, celebrate individuality, and inspire excellence.

Guided by our core values — Courage, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence — we’re committed to helping every child thrive, and every staff member feel proud to be part of our journey.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Temple Learning Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A professional individual with experience of providing pastoral support to young people
• A compassionate and adaptable individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils
• Committed to building positive relationships with students, fostering respect while maintaining high expectations
• A clear communicator with excellent organisation skills, able to balance firmness with empathy and build relationships with a wide range of individuals

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Kim Walker at WalkerKi@rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Principal: Stuart Huddleston

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Temple Learning Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 918 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Temple Learning Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/temple-learning-academy

I am delighted to welcome you to Temple Learning Academy. I understand that the decision about where to entrust the care of your child is one of the most important decisions a parent or carer will ever make. At Temple Learning Academy, we take this responsibility very seriously.
We are a school situated in the heart of the community we serve. That sense of community pervades everything we stand for and everything we do and it is an absolute privilege for me to lead this school.

We are one of only a few ‘all-through’ schools in Leeds. Being an all-through school means our students benefit from a seamless transition between year groups and phases; shared expertise and resources, and a curriculum that is sequenced from Early Years to Year 11. We pride ourselves on having an incredibly strong and supportive pastoral system, based on collaboration and effective communication, through which we build lasting relationships with families, many of whom have children with us from Reception through to Year 11.

Temple Learning Academy offers a fantastic opportunity for children and young people to learn and develop and we are totally committed to providing the best possible foundations for adult life. As Principal, I am privileged to work with a team of exceptional practitioners who are determined to ensure that our students, your children, realise their potential and pursue the career path of their choice.

We understand that every child has a unique set of qualities. Our core values of Courage, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence underpin our drive to maximise the development of those qualities in every child whilst nurturing ambition and providing challenge, meaningful experiences and every opportunity to ensure all children reach their potential.

Temple Learning Academy is a member of Red Kite Learning Trust which is also comprised of three Secondary schools and nine Primary schools. Being part of such a large network of schools provides easy access to resources and expertise to ensure children at Temple Learning Academy benefit from the very best practices. We utilise our partnerships to help drive up standards through the development and training of school leaders; professional learning opportunities for staff and school improvement – all to the benefit of our student’s opportunities and outcomes.

I have had the enormous privilege of leading Temple Learning Academy since April 2021 after spending the majority of my teaching career in east Leeds; I know the area well. I am totally committed and incredibly proud to lead this school and to serve our community and our children.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I very much hope that you will join us and enjoy everything that Temple Learning Academy has to offer.

Mr Stuart Huddleston
Principal

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