Pastoral Year Lead

Salary: Grade F SCP17 – SCP23

Actual salary £26,534 - £29,453

37 hours per week Term Time Plus 5 days

Permanent

Required for September

Rivington and Blackrod High School and Sixth Form is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated Pastoral Year Lead to join our large pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience of working with young people, families and external agencies to play a key role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance and punctuality, and fostering a culture of high expectations. Working with a designated year group within Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5, the successful applicant will provide tailored pastoral support, helping students to thrive both academically and personally. Year group allocation will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience, skills and strengths.

A core aspect of the role will be ensuring the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of all students. You will promote high standards of behaviour and conduct, effectively manage incidents when they arise, and work closely with students to build confidence, resilience and self-belief. Through strong relationships and effective guidance, you will empower students to make positive choices regarding their learning, attendance and behaviour, while encouraging independence.

The role also involves supporting students’ social, emotional, health and personal development, working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes. Accurate record keeping, including the use of CPOMS and other school systems, will be essential in monitoring student progress and maintaining effective communication.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a thriving and successful school with over 450 years of history and strong links to the local community. We are proud of our reputation as a popular and high-performing school, underpinned by a culture of ambition, care and inclusion. By joining our team, you will become part of a welcoming, supportive and highly committed staff community that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where staff feel valued and strive to provide the highest quality education and pastoral care for our students.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website.

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 29^th June 2026

Interviews to take place Thursday 2^nd July 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.