Pastoral Manager
Whitelands Academy, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1AY4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 April 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
- £36,044.81 - £39,854.38 Annually (Actual) Salary Grade: HAY Q Lower – 29-33
Pastoral Manager job summary
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Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
About Whitelands Academy
Whitelands Academy is an inspiring and rewarding place to work at any stage of your teaching career. Whether you are early in your professional journey or bring a wealth of experience, you will find a supportive team, exceptional development opportunities, and a strong sense of community.
Whitelands Academy is a thriving, mixed 11-16 comprehensive school in Bicester.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school GOOD in most areas and OUTSTANDING in others—reflecting the dedication, expertise and commitment of our staff and community.
Visitors frequently comment on the warmth, ambition and collaborative ethos across our school. Our students are courteous, aspirational, and eager to participate fully in lessons, leadership opportunities, and our co‑curricular programme. Whitelands Academy is a genuinely fulfilling place to teach.
We warmly welcome visits. To arrange one, please contact our reception team: admin@whitelandsacademy.org
Ofsted Report
“In a short space of time, leaders and trustees have successfully created a distinctive and vibrant school. Pupils are being well prepared to succeed academically and to become responsible citizens. High expectations of all pupils and a clear set of values, known as ‘our traits’, are the foundations of the school. Pupils understand and live up to these values. They enjoy their learning and are appreciative of the help they receive from staff, who know them well.
Relationships between staff and pupils are warm. They interact well at break and lunchtimes. Pupils appreciate the work that teachers do to recognise their individual successes and to support them when needed.
Pupils’ positive attitudes to learning and the consistent use of the behaviour policy lead to a purposeful atmosphere in lessons. Staff have been well trained to use teaching methods that challenge and support all pupils, including those with SEND.”
The provision for pupils’ personal development is outstanding.
The curriculum helps “develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding”. This is especially the case when it comes to important issues such as knowing “what’s right and what’s wrong” and confidence in their understanding of building healthy relationships.
You can find the full report here:
https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211343
Our Vision
Our vision is to nurture extraordinary young people who are ready for global success. We believe every student deserves to be fully prepared to thrive in the world beyond school.
Our three priorities are:
- Aspirational education: ensuring all students leave with a strong academic foundation.
- Inspirational opportunities: broadening horizons and exposing students to the possibilities ahead.
- Exceptional standards: modelling and upholding the highest expectations so students can do the same.
Find out more about our vision by watching our video on YouTube.
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
- A welcoming, supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos
- Hard‑working staff dedicated to securing success for every child
- Enthusiastic and engaged students
- A collaborative culture with supportive leadership
- Access to excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities
- Part of The White Horse Federation, benefiting from shared expertise, professional networks, and extensive training pathways
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.
All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? The Pastoral Manager we would like to join us will be:
Experienced in working with children and young people in schools.
Committed to building effective relationships with parents and students to support behavioural improvements.
Able to liaise with external agencies as well as internal staff and teams.
Committed to their own professional development.
An excellent communicator and able to deal sensitively with difficult situations.
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Whitelands Academy
- School type
- Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 575 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitelands Academy website
At Whitelands Academy, the education we provide is guided by values of integrity, resilience, respect, ambition, and tolerance. These values are particularly important to us as we develop the students into lifelong learners and prepare them for a life beyond school.
We are an 11-18, non-selective academy where everyone, staff and students, strives to be the best they can be.
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