Pastoral Year Leader (1 year fixed term contract covering maternity leave)

Wath Academy, Rotherham, S63 7NW

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours term time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: £30,781.00 - £33,222.00 pro rata and £35,412.00 - £38,220.00 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Pastoral Year Leader who who is passionate about supporting the pastoral and academic needs of all students. The successful candidate will work with leaders to ensure that all students maximise their potential. This is 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be a proactive, resilient and highly organised individual who can build strong relationships, challenge underachievement and provide outstanding pastoral support. They will be committed to securing excellent attendance, behaviour and wellbeing outcomes, working closely with students, families and external agencies to ensure every young person is able to thrive both academically and personally.

The ideal candidate will:

• be fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers;
• have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic;
• have a relentless obsession for improving the life chances of all students at Wath Academy;
• be committed to raising standards for all students in the Academy enabling them to secure positive progression routes;
• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the high expectations of students;
• work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students;
• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff;
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• modern learning spaces that inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and personalised Professional Learning and Development (PLD) programme.
• a strong induction programme with supportive and ambitious colleagues.
• the opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful team.

• Employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • SmartTech
  • Career Progression

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

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Pastoral+Year+Leader+-+Job+Description.pdf - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

Pastoral+Year+Leader+-+Person+Specification.pdf - 128 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wath Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wath Academy website
• Email address: ahopkin@wathacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wath-academy

We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. I believe Wath Academy has the potential to be one of the best schools in the country and I genuinely believe it can become a beacon of education excellence.

Arranging a visit to Wath Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahopkin@wathacademy.com.

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