Pastoral Leader

Full Time and 1-year Fixed Term, Term time only plus 5 days

Small Heath Leadership Academy is seeking to appoint a well-motivated and proactive person to fulfil the role of Pastoral Leader for one year group in Key Stage 3 or 4. We are looking for an outstanding candidate; someone with high expectations, keen to assist the personal development of students, able to inspire, laugh and enjoy the challenges of the role.  You will need to be a team player; you will go the extra mile to support our students and want to continually develop the team.

You will demonstrate high standards of delivery in a consistent manner, be committed to improving achievement for all and will be able to inspire both staff and students. You will be passionate about learning, well-motivated, dynamic and able to engage young people. Enthusiasm, a winning personality, and an imaginative approach to the delivery of pastoral care and attention to detail are essential.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate who has:

• Outstanding people skills
• A track record of working with children and young people
• A creative and imaginative approach to solve problems
• The knowledge, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students
• Experience in developing partnerships with the community and external organisations

You will find a school that:

• is passionate about its mission ‘To promote a culture of educational excellence, from within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect, which extends beyond the school into the wider community.’
• has a supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all members of our learning community
• has high ambitions for all and provides excellent opportunities for professional development
• is well-ordered with high standards of commitment from students, staff and parents
• An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
• A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
• A strong commitment to professional development and progression for all staff 

The school is part of Star Academies Trust, one the UKs leading education providers. Through our mission of educational excellence, character development and service to communities, we aim to fulfil our vision of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. 

For more information, and to request an application pack including job description and person specification, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education on

T: 0121 236 4476

M: 07921 583731

E: smallheath@hays.com

Closing date: Monday 5th November 2018

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if necessary. Please return your application as soon as possible.

Small Heath Leadership Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory clearances including; references, Enhanced DBS disclosure, health clearance and proof of eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.