Pastoral Leader

Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 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: NJC L6 - Actual Annual Salary £29,758

Pastoral Leader job summary

A First Class opportunity at Putteridge High School

Pastoral Leader

Fixed term - Maternity Cover (October 26 - September 27)

Term time + 5 inset days (39 weeks)

37 hours a week (08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Thursday / 08:00 -15:30 Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Grade: NJC L6 (Actual salary based on the above £29,758)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, outstanding and creative Pastoral Leader who will work alongside our Pastoral team.

The Pastoral Leader is a key point of contact for all matters relating to students behaviour and welfare within their Year Group.

Putteridge High School is at an exciting stage in its development and we are delighted to be able to advertise this position.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of raising standards because they have vision, passion, commitment and high expectations; someone who really wants to help build First Class Futures for our students.

If these are your qualities and your experiences, then Putteridge High School is the right place for you.

If you have any questions about this role please email : hr@putteridgehigh.org

We offer a range of employee benefits:

A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.

For further information, please contact: hr@putteridgehigh.org

Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org

Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch

Follow us on Facebook:@Putterigehighschool

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 Putteridge High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Putteridge High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-high-school-luton

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