An exciting opportunity has opened up for new role within our pastoral team. Corby Technical School is a very fast paced environment with all the exciting challenges and opportunities you would expect to find in a fully comprehensive school, and with this brand-new role comes the potential to be a part of our aspirational and driven pastoral team.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher and confident leader with experience of successfully leading pastoral teams, and a proven track record of sustained impact. This role offers the prospect of developing the experience our students have at school which starts with transition into secondary school and works towards finding an ambitious career aspiration. Our new pastoral leader will be responsible for leading the work of others, co-ordinating our communications with all stakeholders, and having strategic oversight of support for students. This will include working with the Education Welfare Officer to support with improving attendance, working with the Safeguarding team to offer support students and families, and leading the student support team, in their role guiding students to manage behaviour and attitudes. The pastoral lead will also work closely with the PSHE lead, and tutor teams as these are key aspects of the holistic educational experience our students receive. We believe that all students should receive the 'right time, right place, right support,' and to do this; relationships are at the heart of pastoral team. We wish to appoint someone who is able to continue to grow the relationships with our families and wider stakeholders.

At Corby Technical School, we believe in open and transparent leadership. We are a team who are very receptive to making changes where an opportunity for improvement is identified. We encourage our leaders to lead by example, be professional ambassadors for the school, and contribute positively, upholding the school values. Leaders at Corby Technical School are always flexible in their work, responding to the needs of the school, and are motivated to ensure that an exceptional education is provided for our young people. We are seeking to appoint a leader with high aspirations for staff and students alike, who models professionalism in every aspect of their work. The post holder will be a highly successful and experienced pastoral leader who demonstrates good teamwork, high standards and a capacity for hard work. The successful candidate will play a vital role in realizing the vision of ‘high aspirations’ and ‘expectations’ across the school to ensure that students have the very best opportunities afforded to them.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realizing this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

How to Apply

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position at Corby Technical School these are your next steps:

·         Please complete all sections of the application form.  Please note that a CV will not be accepted without a completed application form.

·         Write a letter of application on no more than two sides of A4 (11 point text). Your letter of application should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.

Please submit your application form by e-mail to: Mrs Sarah Young at   .recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org

We are looking for an April 2024 appointment and would welcome visitors if you wish to tour the school prior to application to experience our unique culture and learning environment in person. To arrange a visit please contact Sarah Young on 01536 213100 or at recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org .

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy 

Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.