Start date: Easter 2022 or September 2022

Salary: MPR/UPR £25,714 - £41,604 + TLR1b (£10,200 per annum)

School context: Mixed 11-18, comprehensive, number on roll: c. 1400

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Malmesbury School are looking to recruit an inspirational, values driven and resilient Senior Pastoral Leader (SPL) with responsibility for Year 6 transition and Year 7. The provision of high-quality pastoral care for our students has never been more important and this key leadership role is the perfect opportunity to gain new or wider experience in a large comprehensive school. The successful candidate will join a supportive, committed and collaborative pastoral team of five Senior Pastoral Leaders working. In addition, there is an experienced Student Services and Support team comprising three pastoral assistants attached to KS3, KS4 and Disadvantaged Learners, and two other assistants with attendance and admissions responsibilities. The Senior Pastoral Leaders lead a team of dedicated tutors and co-tutors and work closely with a range of stakeholders including the Learning Support faculty, Academic Leaders, House Leaders, parents and carers and external agencies such as CAMHS, MASH and the EWO. In addition, the school has an ELSA trained Teaching Assistant and on-site counsellors. SPLs enjoy the freedom to lead strategic development of the school’s pastoral provision, for example, the creation of bespoke intervention programmes covering a wide range of behaviour issues. Some form of previous pastoral experience is desirable.

At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a happy, caring and excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area. In addition to the Athelstan Trust opportunities, teaching staff at Malmesbury School have a wealth of employee benefits including:

• An excellent induction programme including support for those returning to teaching/new to schools

• A comprehensive CPD programme including specialist training using external providers

• Coaching and mentoring support from senior leaders for those new to leadership roles

• A caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be       considered

• An Athelstan Trust newsletter that shares best practice and latest news

•A research informed Athelstan Trust CPD programme led by experienced staff across five schools

• Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• An extensive enrichment and trip programme

• An on-site counselling service

Malmesbury School is a successful and growing 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll in the attractive town of Malmesbury, surrounded by stunning Wiltshire countryside with easy access to the M4. We enjoy excellent modern facilities and offer unparalleled support and opportunities to staff who wish to develop their skills and leadership.

The Athelstan Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in 2015 currently consisting of five secondary schools (Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School, The Dean Academy, Sir William Romney’s School and Chipping Sodbury School) in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust. The Trust offers further career development opportunities for colleagues to work across more than one school in a supportive environment.

Please complete the trust application form on our school website and accompany this with a letter (of no more than two A4 sides) outlining your experience to-date and the particular strengths, interests and qualities that you could bring to the position. Please read the relevant job description. If you wish to discuss the role further please contact Jan Hainsworth at Malmesbury School.

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 2 February 2022 with interviews taking place on 15 February 2022.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. Please visit the school website for further information.

The school welcome booklet can also be found on the school website.