Job Title: Pastoral Support Lead
Actual Annual Salary: £35,072 - £37,417 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £40,958 - £43,697 (CLF Grade F). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only plus inset days
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Provisional Start Date: ASAP
Your opportunity to create a sense of ‘identity and community’ and provide a high level of care to all students.
We are looking for a Pastoral Support Lead to work proactively and preventatively to ensure students are supported to achieve and progress in their education.
You will lead on the pastoral care for a year group with the support of a Pastoral Support Officer.
You will promote the highest standards of engagement, behaviour, conduct and attitudes in all students in the group. You will monitor and support academic and social development across the group, undertaking interventions where appropriate to support the most vulnerable learners.
About you:
You will have:
Knowledge and understanding of current issues relevant to Inclusion and Raising Achievement.
An understanding of the needs and values of different communities, in particular the different cultures the academy serves.
Successful experience in a secondary school or working with young people with SEMH needs.
Ability to make effective use of assessment information on students’ attainment.
Ability to manage time effectively, organise and prioritise workloads and work proactively to ensure objectives are fulfilled.
Respect for the professional expertise of others.
Have the emotional resilience to handle difficult and challenging situations.
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 Bristol Brunel Academy:
Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community. The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team. Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.
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. Over 49% of the students who attend Bristol Brunel Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including 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: 23 September 2026 @ 12pm
• Short-listing: 23 September onwards
• Provisional interview date: To be confirmed
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.
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.
