Senior Leader for Pastoral - Non-Teaching
The Queen Katherine School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 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
- £38,220.00 - £44,075.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 11 to 13 (dependent upon experience)
Senior Leader for Pastoral - Non-Teaching job summary
- Hours of work: 37 hours per week
- Working pattern: Monday to Friday
- Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure (40 working weeks per year), minimum paid weeks- 45.797
- Salary: Values stated are full time equivalent (FTE) and will be subject to pro rata dependent on the grade agreed and any recognised continuous service (minimum starting pro rata value would be £33,568). Please see the attached guide for further information about term time salaries.
The Queen Katherine School is part of the Cumbria Education Trust. The CET is a growing multi-academy trust based in Cumbria, and is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time as we continue to build on our successes and move forward to our continuing journey of ‘Good to Great’. This is an excellent opportunity to join The Queen Katherine School.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Pastoral Lead to ensure inclusion, behaviour and attendance are coherent and high-quality across the school. The postholder will also provide strategic leadership of student recruitment and transition from Years 6 to 7.
What we are looking for:
Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics, higher level would be desirable.
Evidence of ongoing professional development related to safeguarding, inclusion, behaviour, SEND or leadership.
Experience in pastoral leadership, behaviour, safeguarding or SEND.
Experience leading teams and improving outcomes for students.
Knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching.
Knowledge of behaviour management, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
Strong analytical skills for behaviour, attendance and safeguarding data.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of staff development and adult learning.
Commitment to equity, diversity and student wellbeing.
Ability to inspire confidence and build strong relationships.
What we offer:
A welcoming and supportive school community
Well-resourced departments with a collaborative ethos
A stunning location with easy access to the Lake District and excellent transport links.
If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of The Queen Katherine School, then we would welcome an application from you, press the 'Apply' button now!
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Queen Katherine School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 917 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Queen Katherine School website
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