Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Actual Annual Salary: £32,274 - £35,692 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £35,852 - £39,649 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday / Term Time Only, plus INSETS & 10 additional days
Provisional Start Date: September 2026
We are looking for a Pastoral Lead (Head of House) who will facilitate and encourage a learning environment which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential and have a positive school experience. The postholder will support in raising standards of student attainment and achievement across key groups and ability profiles.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Post 16 provision, supporting students’ welfare, personal development, and overall success. You will champion a culture of high expectations, build strong and trusting relationships with students and families, and work closely with pastoral colleagues, senior leaders, and external agencies to ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive.
About you:
You will have:
- Knowledge of legislation, guidance, and relevant research which inform safeguarding practices, including low level concerns.
- An understanding of student support, Information Advice and Guidance and Child Protection protocols.
- An understanding of the range of issues that can affect a student’s attendance and a willingness to keep up to date with developments in this area.
- Knowledge and understanding of specific learning difficulties such as SEMH, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
- An understanding of the needs and values of different communities, in particular the different cultures the academy serves.
- An understanding of the next steps available to students in Post 16 and provide a support approach.
- Current successful school experience with a responsibility for student welfare / raising achievement.
About CLF Post 16:
The CLF Post 16 Academy is situated in South Gloucestershire, hosted at John Cabot Academy, and serves the students of Bristol across two local authorities. We are a centre of education for ages 16-19 offering a range of level 1, 2 and 3 vocational courses and a full breadth of A Level qualifications.
We are an Academy that values the diversity of our rich community and expects the highest of standards for our students and staff body. The unwavering ambition we hold is for students to flourish during their time of study with us, access an exciting and enriched experience, develop a resilience to learning and achieve their full potential.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in the recent inspection, describing the provision as inclusive and aspirational. High quality teaching with a comprehensive careers programme support students to thrive at CLF Post 16; the provision’s ethos of “Care, Believe, Achieve” is fully realised. Students, including those who have previously had negative educational experiences, thrive with CLF Post 16, this is the result of thoughtful academic and pastoral support along with effective and strong safeguarding systems.
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: 19 April 2026 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 20 April 2026
• Interviews: 27 April 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.
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.
