Assistant Pastoral Lead

St. Margaret Ward catholic academy (part of The Newman Catholic Collegiate),

Assistant Pastoral Lead
St. Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
We are hoping to appoint an outstanding individual to join our exceptional pastoral team. It is intended that the successful candidate will work alongside our existing team of Heads of Year and Pastoral Leaders in supporting our students with their day to day lives in school, including enhancing behaviour for learning, attendance and wellbeing. The role will also involve working closely with our families and carers.

It is hoped that the successful candidate will have previous experience and success in working with young people aged 11 – 18 years and have a genuine desire to help, support and nurture young people whilst upholding the Academy's Lasallian values.

St Margaret Ward is a happy, popular, oversubscribed 11-18 academy with an impressive record of success, acknowledged in our inspection in September 2021 (full report on school/Ofsted website). We are extremely proud of our enthusiastic and ambitious staff who are committed to helping our students become the very best they can be and, as such, the Academy is seeking a dedicated individual who can help us in our mission.

The Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions as well as a social media check.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Application forms and further details are available on the Academy website and can also be obtained from Mrs K McGough (Academy Manager) on or email

The Role
Responsible for: Enhancing the behaviour for learning, attendance and wellbeing of our students.

Summary And Overview

• To be an Assistant Pastoral Leader
• To work with students, staff, families, careers and external agencies.
• To implement all relevant Academy and Collegiate policies and procedures.
• To work within the remit of the existing Pastoral structure and teams.

The Academy is seeking an individual who will support the existing pastoral leaders and work with other key

staff to build upon our strengths and ensure that each child has the best opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of student behaviour by working closely with the existing Heads of Year

and Pastoral Leaders.

• Help to foster a climate of praise and celebration.
• Undertake the assessment of individual student needs, including those relating to attendance and

wellbeing.

• Advise Pastoral Leaders in the day to day management of student behaviour, including attendance

and wellbeing as well as the production and implementation of whole school plans and initiatives.

• Manage a caseload of students.
• Ensure clear and effective channels of communication between staff, families/carers and any other

agencies.

• Use internal data to analyse pupil engagement with school and their learning and

propose/implement suitable strategies to address findings.

• At times, manage the supervision of students in the Zacchaeus Centre on a rata basis.
• Meet and work with families/carers to improve student attitudes where necessary.
• Miscellaneous
• To be able to work flexible hours when the role requires.
• To promote inclusivity and widening participation by contributing to the achievement and

implementation of the Academy's Equality and Diversity policy.

• To undertake any additional responsibilities and duties, commensurate with the post, as

requested by the Principal.

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended as an exhaustive list.
The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the Academy, as well as the personal
development needs of the post holder.
Key Requirements
This person specification outlines the attributes that a candidate will need to have in order to undertake the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Pastoral Leader post to the high standard required. When you complete the application form please illustrate that you have the capacity to undertake the roles described in the job description/person specification by giving examples of your achievements to date and describe how you have demonstrated that you have the qualities listed below:

Essential Qualities
Desirable Qualities
Education And Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• A Levels (or Level 3 equivalent qualifications
• University Degree (or equivalent)

Proven Experience and knowledge

• Experience in a role directly supporting families and children under 18
• Knowledge and experience of statutory requirements relating to young people
• Experience with Children's Services
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and/or supporting young people/families
• Knowledge of current Ofsted Inspection Regime

Skills And Abilities

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong record keeping and an attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build rapport and trust
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to learn relevant systems and procedures
• Experience of SIMS and CPoms
• Capacity to practice and drive improvements
• Confident to challenge any poor practice

Personal Characteristics

• A positive role model
• Committed to excellence in all areas of practice
• Strong collaborative work ethic
• Able to actively support, promote and encourage the Academies Lasallian values
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situation
• Sensitivity, compassion and empathy towards the needs of others
• Integrity and honesty
• Patient
• Professional and able to manage the highest levels of confidentiality
• Solution focused and optimistic
• Evidence of recent self-development

For more information and application form, please refer to the recruitment pack on our website

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