Pastoral Leader

Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 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: £30,416.00 - £33,676.00 Annually (Actual)

Pastoral Leader job summary

Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is looking to appoint a Pastoral Leader (Term time + 3 days) . As a Pastoral Leader you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing of pupils, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment. This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

You will work closely with pupils, families, and staff to identify and address barriers to learning, offering tailored support and interventions that promote positive behaviour, attendance, and personal development. Your responsibilities may include managing pastoral systems, overseeing pupil welfare plans, coordinating support services, and responding to safeguarding concerns in line with school policy.

Collaboration is key—you’ll liaise with teaching staff, senior leaders, external agencies, and parents to ensure a joined-up approach to pupil wellbeing. You’ll also contribute to the development of a strong pastoral culture across the school, supporting initiatives that build resilience, respect, and a sense of belonging.

This is a rewarding and impactful role that requires excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils through both challenges and successes.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Networking opportunities.

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 Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1005 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy

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