Job Title: Pastoral Leader

Actual Annual Salary: £33,951 - £36,222 Based on weeks worked.

All Year Round Equivalent Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (Grade F) Based on Full Time Hours, All year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 inset days

Provisional Start Date: 3 September 2026

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join our pastoral team and play a key role in ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive. Working with a designated year group, you will champion students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development, creating a strong sense of identity and belonging while helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As Pastoral Lead, you will build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies to provide high-quality pastoral care and targeted interventions. You will lead a team of tutors, support the delivery of the tutor programme, monitor attendance and behaviour, respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns, and use data to identify and implement effective strategies for students who need additional support. This varied role requires excellent communication, resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations with empathy, professionalism and sound judgement.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young people and fostering an inclusive, positive school culture. If you are an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting students' wellbeing and development, we would love to hear from you. Join our Hanham Woods Academy and become part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed both academically and personally.

About you:

You will have/be:

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within a secondary school or supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, with a commitment to promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Experience of delivering pastoral interventions and supporting positive behaviour, attendance and inclusion to improve student outcomes.
• Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills, able to manage competing priorities, analyse information and make informed decisions.
• A resilient, compassionate and proactive approach, with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Hanham Woods Academy:

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, providing an excellent education to over 800 students. The academy has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.

Whilst we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind. We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard-working character.

Why work at CLF?  

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:  

Closing Date: 16 July 2026 @12.00pm

(Candidates will be informed that afternoon if they have been selected to attend an interview which is due to be held on the following Monday).

Interviews: 20 July 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship with this role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.