The Role

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Pastoral Leader to join our school. This role assists and supports the Pastoral Leaders to develop and lead strategies that will raise academic standards, promote positive behaviour and improve student attendance. This is a great opportunity to join our successful and supportive team.

Us

At King James’s School, we are ambitious for the very best outcomes for every one of our students, and we believe that education is more than just examinations and lessons. Our school focuses on providing a holistic experience that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and character in our young people and prepares them for their future by giving them strong foundations and happy memories. 

We are a community-focused school built on respect, inclusion and the belief in valuing and developing people. We had a highly successful Ofsted in 2025 that highlighted we are a very good school that should now strive to be a great school, that is our ambition in all senses.   This is an opportunity to be part of our school. 

You

To be successful in this role you must have excellent communication skills as you will need to liaise with staff, students, parents/carers and outside agencies on a daily basis.  You will need to be able to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.  You will also need to be organised and present a professional image at all times.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  We ask all applicants to provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to any interview.  We will also carry out online searches for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence.  Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post involves direct contact with children and is considered to be a regulated activity.  This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us. 

Salary

This post is paid at Grade 7, spinal column points 19-22.  You will be paid for 45.3 week per year, which is the equivalent of term time plus one week.  The starting salary is £27, 930, increasing to £29,162. 

Applications

Completed applications must be submitted by 8:00 on Monday 15 June 2026. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Brook, PA to the Principal, on 01484 412990 or email her (staff.tbrook@kingjames.school).