Ethos Leader

To apply for this post please complete the application form on our website

Deadline for Applications is Thursday 8th January 2026..

Interviews date w/c 19th January 2026.

Start Date – 23rd February 2026.

Location - Stantonbury School.

Job Description

The role of the Ethos Leader is to work with school staff to impact the culture and curriculum of the school through the development of a bespoke Ethos Programme.

The Ethos Leader drives the work of the Ethos Team in their partner school to embed a whole school approach that includes curriculum contributions, delivery of lessons, drop-down days, intervention groups, enrichment activities, workshops, assemblies & special events. This makes a long-term difference for students and their families.

Our Vision for Transformation

At the heart of all we do is a passion to help transform students' lives, helping develop the whole person and equipping them reach their full potential.

We exist to transform young people's lives through holistic education. Through our Christian ethos we are committed to working with schools from the inside out to support the aspirational, relational, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Our approach to education focusses on developing the whole person, enhancing student wellbeing, and improving OFSTED outcomes to help transform school communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed the onsite Ethos Team, comprising a Youth Worker and a Family Support Worker.
• Develop and deliver a calendared Ethos Programme in collaboration with key staff. This includes drop-down days, lessons, intervention groups, enrichment activities, workshops, assemblies, tutor time, and support for key Christian festivals.
• Ensure the Ethos Programme integrates with school priorities and positively contributes to OFSTED outcomes, with a focus on Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes, SMSC, British Values, RE, PSHE, RSHE, Citizenship, Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing, and Cultural Capital.
• Work with pastoral teams and curriculum leads to meet the pastoral and holistic needs of students.
• Foster relationships with local Church and Community Partners.
• Work as an integral part of the wider Ethos Team, collaborating across different schools to share best practices.
• Engage with a Central Team of specialists, external organisations, and school partners, including facilitating links with the local community where appropriate.
• Provide pastoral care, tailored to the individual needs of students.
• Track, record, and measure the impact of the Ethos Programme to ensure it is achieving the desired outcomes and meeting student needs.
• Carry out general administrative tasks, including managing budgets.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

We have a clear expectation that employed staff will have a familiarity with, and an ability to perform in accordance with, the mission, vision, and values of Grace Foundation's charitable objective. In line with these charitable objectives, and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post holder is a practicing Christian.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• We have a clear expectation that employed staff will have a familiarity with, and an ability to perform in accordance with, the mission, vision, and values of Grace Foundation's charitable objective. In line with these charitable objectives, and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post holder is a practicing Christian. Please confirm that you are a practicing Christian.

Experience:

• Working in Education: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/01/2026

Expected start date: 23/02/2026