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Pastoral and Academic Leader

Pastoral and Academic Leader

St Thomas More Language College

Kensington and Chelsea

Salary:
£30,063 to £31,155 (Range B-Scale 6 point 18-20)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
4 July 2022

Job overview

Pastoral and Academic Leader

Play your part in our exciting future

The Governors seek to appoint an exceptional individual to oversee and lead on all aspects of student welfare for this outstanding oversubscribed mixed comprehensive in the heart of Chelsea. This is a non-teaching position.

You will:  

  • Be supportive of the school’s religious ethos 
  • Be ambitious and have high expectations of yourself and those around you 
  • Have pastoral experience of working with young people  
  • Be able to work closely with tutors and be a focal point of contact with the College for parents and outside agencies 
  • Be very well organised and able to prioritise 
  • Use data to monitor and promote student progress 
  • Be an excellent communicator who can plan strategically 
  • Have a sense of humour and be prepared to work flexible hours

In return we will offer you:  

  • Motivated, hardworking students and supportive parents 
  • The opportunity to be part of a staff with a very strong vision and shared values 
  • A personalised programme of CPD 
  • A supportive and collaborative environment 
  • Generous benefits including a travel card. 

This post could be suitable for those who have worked with young people in any capacity such as Chaplain, Lay Chaplain, Youth Worker, or in schools in general.

The school is an equal opportunity employer and promotes and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Closing date for applications: Monday 4th July at 10am.

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About St Thomas More Language College

St Thomas More Language College is a co-educational voluntary aided school based in Kensington and Chelsea in London for students aged 11-16. It is a Roman Catholic school.

At the heart of the school’s buildings stands its chapel. Mass is celebrated at the beginning of each school day. In tutor groups, each morning there is also a daily act of worship composed around a whole school theme. 

The school also has a house system and throughout the year there are a variety of inter-house competitions. 

Headteacher

Dr Trevor Papworth 

Values and vision

St Thomas More Language College sees itself as a community living and growing in the Catholic faith. At the school, it is firmly believed that the life and teachings of Jesus Christ are the foundation of all that it undertakes. The school expects all members of its community to be responsible citizens upholding gospel values in society.

Ofsted

“Teachers’ continuing training is outstanding, with large numbers engaged in further study and several working towards a Masters qualification. The very rich range of additional learning opportunities, including some outstanding music provision, are developing strong spiritual, moral, social, cultural and emotional experiences that are a real strength of the college. The governing body know the college intimately and work strategically with the senior team in promoting outstanding leadership.”

View St Thomas More Language College’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed