Pastoral Year Leader - Sixth Form

Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full Time. 37 hours per week, term time only. Part Time considered (Minimum 0.6 FTE)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms - Ends Easter 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,280 pro rata for term time only
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 26

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience. The Ability to:

Work with or care for children (of secondary school age) professionally

Advise teaching and pastoral staff on strategies to support social and emotional needs of students.

Build positive relationships through parental liaison and other agencies

Write Student Support Plans with the purpose of removing barriers to learning

Collaborate with all stakeholders, parents, family, carers, staff, other students, agencies

Contribute effectively in a multi-agency setting e.g. CP, CIN, Early Help

Manage the needs of vulnerable and at risk learners

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude:

English & Maths GCSE (Grade C or 4 or above)

Relevant training in specialist areas and strong evidence of continued professional development

ICT Literate - competent in the use of SIMS, G4S, Teams and CPOMS

Understanding of young people’s emotional and social needs

Understanding of the barriers to academic progress in post 16 students

Understanding the Sixth Form curriculum and other learning programmes and learning strategies

Policy and Regulatory knowledge for Safeguarding and pastoral areas

Safeguarding Training (willingness to undertake DSL training)

Outstanding communication skills including conflict resolution and de-escalation

What the school offers its staff

Based in a stunning coastal location, we are rightly proud of the opportunities we offer for students and staff. Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied. Our motto of ‘Excellence for all’ is a living reality of day to day life at Whitburn. We have a happy and settled staff who are committed to providing an inclusive and excellent all round education to our wonderful young people.

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

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Sixth Form Pastoral Leader Job Description.pdf - 288 KB (opens in new tab)

Sixth Form Pastoral Year Leader Person Specification.pdf - 242 KB (opens in new tab)

Pastoral Year Leader Advert August 2026.pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitburn Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitburn Church of England Academy website
• Email address: cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
• Phone number: 07807097892
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitburn-church-of-england-academy

We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.

Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.

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