Pastoral Leader
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 8am
Date listed
14 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Term Time + Inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,992 to £28,624 (FTE) £22,358 to £24,622 (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience of working with children in an educational setting.
- Would relish the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation
- Passionately believe in the power of education to change lives
Essential knowledge and skills:
- Minimum GCSE A-C (or equivalent) in maths and English, strong communication skills, and ability to manage behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development.
- Ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and external agencies while maintaining discretion, patience, and professionalism.
- A willingness to attend courses as required to enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to students.
Desirable knowledge and skills:
- Completion of ELSA and/or Mental Health First Aid training.
- Ability to drive and access to own car.
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Pastoral Leader, working alongside our Senior Leadership Team and Head of Year to ensure every student feels supported, included, and able to thrive. In this role, you will play a key part in improving student attendance and engagement, providing targeted support for individuals, and building positive relationships that foster a strong sense of belonging and community. You will work closely with families, external agencies, and staff to ensure students receive the right academic, emotional, and social support to succeed.
As a role model, you will set high expectations while championing equality and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered. From break and lunchtime supervision to administration and liaison with external agencies, you will help create a safe and supportive school environment where every child can flourish. If you believe in the power of education, community, and opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues throughout our school
- High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
- Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Monday 3 March 2025 at 8am. (However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early)
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1771 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Twynham School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202495716
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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