About Our School

Our school is a welcoming, inclusive Catholic community where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.

The Role: Behaviour & Pastoral Leadership
Lead Behaviour for Learning:

• Develop and sustain a consistent, values-driven behaviour culture
• Embed high expectations rooted in dignity, respect, and inclusion
• Ensure behaviour systems are fair, restorative, and impactful
• Support and develop staff in securing excellent behaviour
• Champion Outstanding Pastoral Care
• Lead a pastoral system already recognised as a key strength
• Ensure every student feels safe, supported, and cared for
• Oversee safeguarding, wellbeing, and intervention strategies
• Build strong partnerships with families
• Promote Personal Development
• Enable students to flourish spiritually, morally, and socially
• Support student leadership and faith-based initiatives

Why Join Us?

• A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships
• Respectful, engaged students
• Nationally recognised academic success
•  Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing

Who We’re Looking For

• A proven leader in behaviour and pastoral care
• Committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and student success
• Able to combine high expectations with compassion
• Supportive of Catholic ethos and values

Be Part of Something Special

This is a unique opportunity to continue to build on a school culture recognised for exceptional care, strong relationships, and national success.

Apply now and help lead a community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to succeed.

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust is a large new Catholic Multi Academy Trust situated in the northern half of the Catholic Diocese of Northampton formed by the merger of three former Catholic Trusts in February 2020. The Trust currently leads and manages ten Catholic primary schools located across the geographical area of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire and, two Catholic secondary schools – St Thomas Becket in Northampton and St Thomas More in Bedford.

All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and online checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.  Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Angela Bamford

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.