Pastoral & Behaviour For Learning Leader

St John Fisher Catholic College, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,518.00 - £33,698.00 Annually (Actual)

Pastoral & Behaviour For Learning Leader job summary

About the Role

In partnership with the SLT line manager and pastoral team, you will:

Design & deliver a seamless KS2 to KS3 transition programme, including Year 6 taster days, open events and induction weeks.

Coordinate reintegration for learners returning after exclusion or extended absence.

Lead on behaviour for learning, intervening early, removing and reintegrating learners as needed, and administering sanctions in line with policy.

Offer one-to-one pastoral support, from conduct disorders to bereavement, working closely with parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies.

Chaperone and supervise learners during break/lunch duties, detentions and duty team rota.

Monitor, record and analyse behaviour data (Arbor/CPOMS) to inform targeted interventions.

Liaise with parents/carers—conducting meetings, home visits and progress updates.

Contribute to whole-school initiatives, including anti-bullying campaigns, collective worship and staff training.

About You

We’d love to hear from someone who can demonstrate:

Previous secondary-school pastoral experience (essential).

A proven track record in pastoral care, behaviour management or inclusion.

Excellent communication skills, able to build trust with learners, families and staff.

Strong organisational ability—prioritising caseloads, transition timelines and data analysis.

Confidence with Arbor/CPOMS or similar MIS systems.

A compassionate yet firm approach—warmth and consistency in equal measure.

Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a dynamic pastoral team.

Commitment to our Catholic ethos and the values of Love, Faith and Joy.

What We Offer

A supportive, faith-based community committed to every learner’s success.

Ongoing CPD in behaviour for learning, safeguarding and pastoral leadership.

Term-time working patterns, plus paid INSET days.

Employee wellbeing programme, free on-site parking and staff social events.

The opportunity to make a real difference at our school.

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 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.

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 St John Fisher Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1091 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-college-newcastle-under-lyme

St John Fisher Catholic College is a high performing, oversubscribed, 11-18 school situated in North Staffordshire. It is our mission to ensure that all our learners experience a truly great education that enables them to flourish academically and shine personally, preparing them for a happy and successful adult life.

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