Pastoral Lead - Liverpool Secondary

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago
Expiring 30th July
Liverpool
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Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Lead Responsible To: Director of Culture (KS3) Job Purpose The Pastoral Lead provides outstanding pastoral leadership for a designated year group or student cohort, ensuring high standards of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, wellbeing, and personal development. The postholder plays a central role in fostering a culture of high expectations, belonging, and inclusion. By implementing targeted interventions, they will remove barriers to learning, promote positive conduct, and build strong partnerships between students, families, and staff. This role is integral to maintaining a safe, respectful, and disruption-free environment where every student can thrive. Working closely with the Return to Learn Manager and Internal Suspension Room staff, the Pastoral Lead ensures that behaviour interventions are consistent, restorative, and effective, while leading the successful, structured reintegration of students returning to mainstream lessons. Key Responsibilities Behaviour and Culture - Lead the pastoral management and oversight of a designated year group or student cohort. - Champion and uphold the academy's behaviour expectations, core values, and daily routines. - Analyse behaviour data proactively to implement timely interventions that improve student conduct and engagement. - Investigate behavioural incidents thoroughly, coordinating appropriate, fair, and supportive responses. - Guide students to reflect on their actions, encouraging accountability and positive behavioural changes. - Embed restorative approaches that repair relationships, build resilience, and improve student outcomes. - Maintain a calm, safe, and purposeful learning environment across the academy. - Drive rewards initiatives rigorously within the year group to celebrate student success and progress. - Behaviour Intervention and Reintegration - Collaborate regularly with the Return to Learn Manager and Internal Suspension Room staff to monitor students utilizing these provisions. - Design and execute structured pastoral intervention plans following a student's placement in internal suspension. - Lead formal reintegration meetings with students and families after periods of internal removal. - Partner with families and teaching staff to establish clear, measurable behaviour improvement targets. - Track the progress of students requiring repeat interventions, adapting support strategies to secure long-term improvement. - Equip students with essential self-regulation, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills. - Identify trends in internal removal data to recommend and shape proactive whole-school pastoral strategies. Attendance and Engagement - With support from the attendance team, manage pastoral factors impacting engagement: - Monitor attendance and punctuality trends within the designated cohort. - Identify and address root pastoral causes behind persistent absence, lateness, or disengagement. - Develop and execute targeted attendance support plans in partnership with families. - Lead parental engagement meetings and coordinate external agency referrals where necessary. - Promote a positive culture where high attendance is celebrated as a foundation for academic success. Student Welfare and Pastoral Care - Serve as the primary pastoral contact for students within the cohort, building trust and rapport. - Identify vulnerable students or those facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, coordinating multi-layered support. - Nurture mental wellbeing, personal responsibility, and emotional resilience across the student body. - Support students through key educational transition points and periods of personal challenge. - Foster an inclusive environment where every student feels safe, valued, and respected. Safeguarding - Work in lockstep with the safeguarding team to ensure all welfare concerns are identified, logged, and addressed immediately. - Maintain meticulous, secure, and compliant records of all welfare interventions. - Contribute actively to multi-agency safeguarding meetings and student support plans. - Model a vigilant culture where safeguarding remains everyone’s top priority. Family and Community Engagement - Build strong, collaborative relationships with parents, carers, and guardians. - Act as an accessible and responsive point of contact for family queries regarding pastoral care. - Liaise professionally with external agencies and local authorities to secure holistic support for families. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting - Evaluate the measurable impact of pastoral interventions and support strategies. - Produce concise data reports and trend analyses for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). - Ensure all student records are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with policies and data-protection regulations. Leadership and Wider Contribution - Deliver engaging assemblies, personal development activities, and cohort-specific events. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the academy's overarching behaviour and inclusion strategies. - Model the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and workplace ethics. Person Specification Essential Qualifications - GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent). - Relevant professional qualifications or verified experience within education, youth work, or pastoral care. Essential Experience - Working with young people within a secondary school or educational environment. - Managing, defusing, and resolving challenging student behaviours and conflicts. - Partnering effectively with parents and carers to overcome barriers to learning. - Maintaining highly accurate, confidential student records and documentation. Essential Knowledge - Deep understanding of effective, evidence-based behaviour management and restorative practices. - Up-to-date knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g., KCSIE) and child protection procedures. - Understanding of the socioeconomic and emotional barriers impacting student attendance and engagement. Essential Skills - Superb interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and earn the respect of young people. - Emotional intelligence, remaining calm, objective, and professional under high-pressure situations. - Strong data literacy, with the ability to interpret student metrics and translate them into actionable interventions. - Proficiency in ICT and school management information systems. Essential Personal Qualities - An unwavering commitment to high expectations, social mobility, and inclusion. - A resilient, proactive, and solution-focused mindset. The ability to offer warm, empathetic support while maintaining firm professional boundaries. Desirable Criteria - Experience leading a tutor team, year group, or specific pastoral initiative. - Experience working with school management systems (e.g., Arbor, Bromcom, SIMS, Class Charts). - Formal training in restorative justice, mental health first aid, or trauma-informed practice. - An active First Aid qualification. Safeguarding Statement The organisation is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this unwavering commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, secure satisfactory professional references, and clear all statutory pre-employment screenings. This job description outlines the main duties of the post at the time of writing. It may be amended in consultation with the postholder to reflect changing educational or operational requirements.
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This welcoming and forward-looking academy is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. Serving the community in south Liverpool, our school celebrates diversity and individuality while fostering a strong sense of belonging and respect among students and staff alike. Guided by the vision to inspire ambition and unlock potential, the school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that challenges, engages, and prepares students for success in further education, training, and employment. At the heart of the school’s ethos are values of respect, resilience, and responsibility. Alongside high-quality teaching, our school provides strong pastoral support and a caring community that promotes wellbeing, inclusion, and personal growth. Staff are dedicated to helping students become confident, compassionate, and motivated young people who contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

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    Secondary school in St. HelensFull Time
    22 Jun - 17 Jul 2026
    Job Title: Teacher of English Location: Prescot / St Helens area, Merseyside Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Our School We are a large, highly popular, and consistently oversubscribed 11–18 mixed comprehensive academy and sixth form dedicated to the "pursuit of excellence." As a leading institution within our Multi-Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on a compassionate, inclusive, and aspirational culture where every student is valued equally. Our school community is driven by four core values: Learn, Think, Contribute, and Care. We offer an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum designed to build deep knowledge from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving Sixth Form. With reading and literacy positioned as absolute school-wide priorities, our English department is at the very heart of our mission to ensure students leave us as articulate, confident, and socially responsible individuals. Role Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative Teacher of English to join our high-performing and collaborative department. The successful candidate will possess a deep passion for language and literature, alongside the ability to inspire students of all abilities across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 for the right candidate). Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive environment to start your career or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, you will be backed by an energetic leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and workload balance. Key Responsibilities 1. Teaching & Learning - Deliver high-quality, engaging, and challenging English lessons that foster a lifelong love of reading, writing, and analytical thinking. - Plan and sequence lessons that align with our ambitious curriculum, ensuring clear progression and secure knowledge retrieval. - Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including supporting pupils with SEND and challenging high-attaining students. - Maintain a calm, purposeful, and respectful classroom environment in line with the school's positive behavior routines. 2. Assessment & Progress - Use formative and summative assessments effectively to track student progress, diagnose learning gaps, and provide targeted feedback. - Utilize school data to implement proactive interventions, maximizing student achievement and personal growth. - Prepare students thoroughly for external examinations at GCSE (and A-Level where applicable). 3. Professional Standards & Ethos - Actively contribute to the wider life of the school, including acting as a Form Tutor and supporting the pastoral care system. - Embody our core values—Learn, Think, Contribute, Care—in daily interactions with students, parents, and colleagues. - Participate in collaborative planning sessions, departmental moderation, and school-wide continuing professional development (CPD). Person Specification Qualifications - Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. - Essential: A degree in English or a closely related subject. - Desirable: Evidence of continuous professional development. Experience - Essential: Successful teaching experience or teaching placements within Key Stages 3 and 4. - Desirable: Experience teaching A-Level English Language or Literature. - Desirable: A proven track record of raising attainment at GCSE. Knowledge and Skills - Essential: Strong subject knowledge of the National Curriculum and GCSE exam specifications. - Essential: Effective strategies for embedding literacy and vocabulary across different ability groups. - Desirable: Understanding of current educational research surrounding cognitive load theory and retrieval practice. Personal Attributes - Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. - Essential: A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional growth. - Essential: Resilient, collaborative, and highly motivated. - Desirable: Willingness to lead extra-curricular activities (e.g., debate clubs, creative writing). What We Offer - A supportive, forward-thinking, and workload-aware leadership team. - Access to a structured, high-quality CPD and mentorship program (including full support for ECTs). - State-of-the-art facilities, including a recently refurbished school library designed to champion reading for pleasure. - Well-established systems for behavior management, ensuring classrooms remain focused on learning. - A vibrant school culture with excellent opportunities for career progression within the academy trust.
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    Posted 13 days ago
  • Reception Class Teaching Assistant - Sefton Primary
    Primary school in SeftonFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a Reception class on a long-term basis from September. The successful candidate will support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning experiences, helping pupils develop socially, emotionally, and academically within a nurturing Early Years environment. Applicants must hold a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification and have previous EYFS experience. Key Responsibilities: Support the class teacher with the delivery of learning activities across the Reception curriculum. Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote learning and development. Encourage positive behaviour and support children's social and emotional wellbeing. Assist with classroom preparation, organisation, and learning resources. Support observations and assessments of pupil progress where required. Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment. Work collaboratively with the wider Early Years team to meet the needs of all pupils. Follow school safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies at all times.
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    Posted 14 days ago
  • Liverpool Secondary Mathematics Teacher with Strong Behaviour Management
    Secondary school in LiverpoolFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    Job Vacancy: Teacher of Mathematics (Post-ECT / Full QTS) Job Title: Teacher of Mathematics Responsible To: Mathematics Lead / Head of Department Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS3 – MPS6 / Upper Pay Scale, dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Purpose The academy is seeking to appoint a driven, highly skilled Teacher of Mathematics who has successfully completed their Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction years and holds full QTS. This position is specifically tailored for an established practitioner looking to embed their practice within a highly structured, academically rigorous secondary environment. The successful candidate will be an expert classroom manager capable of delivering high-impact mathematics lessons that build numerical fluency, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. A profound understanding and seamless execution of the 'Teach Like a Champion' (TLAC) framework is non-negotiable for this role. You will use these evidence-based techniques to drive flawless behavioral routines, eliminate learning downtime during independent practice, and maintain an environment of absolute academic focus where every student can excel. Key Responsibilities Classroom Management & Culture - Establish and maintain an environment of absolute predictability and high expectations within the mathematics classroom, ensuring standard-setting classroom management. - Create a disruption-free learning space where clear boundaries, mutual respect, and focused academic routines are the norm. - Command the room with confidence and warmth, utilizing proactive behavior management strategies to ensure that independent problem-solving time is spent in deep, silent cognitive focus. - Uphold whole-school behavior policies and routines with unwavering consistency and precision. Instructional Excellence & TLAC Mastery - Incorporate TLAC techniques seamlessly into daily math instruction (e.g., Cold Call, No Opt Out, Board = Paper, Right Is Right, Stretch It) to maximize student engagement and learning ratios. - Utilize aggressive monitoring and live feedback (e.g., Standardize the Format) to check students' working out in real-time, rapidly correcting mathematical misconceptions before they become embedded. - Deploy checking-for-understanding routines effectively (e.g., Show Me via mini-whiteboards) to accurately gauge whole-class mastery before moving on to complex multi-step problems. - Deliver beautifully sequenced, explicit instruction that breaks down abstract algebraic, geometric, and numerical concepts into highly retrievable parts. Curriculum & Student Achievement - Teach a broad and rigorous Mathematics curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Foundation and Higher tiers) that challenges all ability levels and stretches the top end. - Track and evaluate student progress data systematically, using diagnostic assessments to inform targeted classroom interventions and exam preparation. - Foster a culture of error, encouraging students to see mathematical mistakes as vital learning steps rather than failures. - Collaborate productively with departmental colleagues to share best practices, plan high-quality resources, and standardize assessment metrics. Person Specification Qualifications & Professional Standing - Essential: Good honours degree in Mathematics or a highly related quantitative discipline. - Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). - Essential: Successful completion of the ECT induction period (this role is not suitable for current ECTs). Experience - Essential: Proven track record of securing strong academic outcomes in Mathematics at Key Stages 3 and 4. - Essential: Verified experience running a highly organized classroom with strong, assertive, and effective behavior management. - Essential: Comprehensive experience embedding high-structure routines and TLAC methodologies to manage student workflow during independent and guided practice. Knowledge and Skills - TLAC Fluency: A deep, intuitive understanding of the Teach Like a Champion framework and a clear vision of how it functions to reduce cognitive overload in the math classroom. - Strong Subject Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum, mastery approaches to mathematics, and current GCSE exam board specifications. - Data Literacy: The ability to swiftly analyze student performance data, spot patterns in diagnostic testing, and execute sharp, class-level interventions. Personal Qualities - An unwavering commitment to educational equity, social mobility, and high expectations for all students. - Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and possesses a solution-focused approach to daily teaching challenges. - A passionate subject advocate who takes pride in modeling professional excellence and collaborative team-working. Safeguarding Statement The organisation is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this unwavering commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, secure satisfactory professional references, and clear all statutory pre-employment screenings. This job description outlines the main duties of the post at the time of writing. It may be amended in consultation with the postholder to reflect changing educational or operational requirements.
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    Posted 14 days ago
  • Secondary Science Teacher with strong behaviour management
    Secondary school in LiverpoolFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
    Job Vacancy: Teacher of Science (Post-ECT / Full QTS) Job Title: Teacher of Science Responsible To: Science Lead / Head of Department Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS3 – MPS6 / Upper Pay Scale, dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Purpose The academy is seeking to appoint a driven, highly skilled Teacher of Science who has successfully completed their Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction years and holds full QTS. This position is specifically tailored for an established practitioner looking to embed their practice within a highly structured, academically rigorous secondary environment. The successful candidate will be an expert classroom manager capable of delivering high-impact Biology, Chemistry, and Physics lessons. A profound understanding and seamless execution of the 'Teach Like a Champion' (TLAC) framework is non-negotiable for this role. You will use these evidence-based techniques to drive flawless behavioral routines, eliminate learning downtime, and maintain an environment of impeccable academic focus where every student can excel. Key Responsibilities Classroom Management & Culture - Establish and maintain an environment of absolute predictability and high expectations within the laboratory, ensuring standard-setting classroom management. - Create a disruption-free learning space where clear boundaries, mutual respect, and focused academic routines are the norm. - Command the room with confidence and warmth, utilizing proactive behavior management strategies to de-escalate challenges and maintain absolute safety during practical experiments. - Uphold whole-school behavior policies and routines with unwavering consistency and precision. Instructional Excellence & TLAC Mastery - Incorporate TLAC techniques seamlessly into daily teaching practice (e.g., Cold Call, No Opt Out, Right Is Right, Stretch It, Radar) to maximize student engagement and learning ratios. - Execute tight, highly structured transitions between theoretical instruction and practical laboratory work, eliminating wasted time and maintaining cognitive momentum. - Deliver beautifully sequenced lessons that break down complex scientific concepts into digestible, highly retrievable components. - Utilize aggressive monitoring and live feedback (e.g., Standardize the Format) to check for understanding in real-time, rapidly correcting misconceptions. Curriculum & Student Achievement - Teach a broad and rigorous Science curriculum across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Combined and Separate pathways) that challenges all ability levels. - Track and evaluate student progress data systematically, using diagnostic assessments to inform targeted classroom interventions. - Ensure practical work is deeply integrated with theoretical knowledge, building students' mastery of working scientifically. - Collaborate productively with departmental colleagues and the science technician team to share best practices and resources. Person Specification Qualifications & Professional Standing - Essential: Good honours degree in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field). - Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). - Essential: Successful completion of the ECT induction period (this role is not suitable for current ECTs). Experience - Essential: Proven track record of securing strong academic outcomes in Science at Key Stages 3 and 4. - Essential: Verified experience running a highly organized classroom with strong, assertive, and effective behavior management. - Essential: Comprehensive experience embedding high-structure routines and TLAC methodologies to manage large groups, particularly during practical lab work. Knowledge and Skills - TLAC Fluency: A deep, intuitive understanding of the Teach Like a Champion framework and a clear vision of how it functions as a tool for equity and accessibility. - Strong Subject Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum, current GCSE exam board specifications, and CLEAPSS health and safety guidelines. - Data Literacy: The ability to swiftly analyze student performance data and execute sharp, class-level adjustments. Personal Qualities - Uncompromisingly high expectations; a firm belief that firm structure and clear routines provide the ultimate safety net for student success. - Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and possesses a solution-focused approach to daily teaching challenges. - A passionate subject advocate who takes pride in modeling professional excellence and collaborative team-working. Safeguarding Statement The organisation is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this unwavering commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, secure satisfactory professional references, and clear all statutory pre-employment screenings. This job description outlines the main duties of the post at the time of writing. It may be amended in consultation with the postholder to reflect changing educational or operational requirements.
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    Posted 14 days ago

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