Pastoral Leader

Malcolm Arnold Academy is now recruiting for a Pastoral Leader. This role could be your next career opportunity. 

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We are looking for an excellent Pastoral Leader to join our Malcolm Arnold Academy Team. As a school, we are driven to provide an education that is ambitious, broad and knowledge-rich; one that equips our pupils to live full, rich and successful lives.?? 

We strive to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead, in the classroom and on cultural visits, in the sports arena, in music, performance and arts.? The education and experiences we offer equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. 

About the role 

As one of the school's Pastoral Leaders, you will join our large pastoral team. You will be responsible for: 

• Setting high expectations for all students  
• Supporting all students in a year group with behaviour and pastoral support 
• Working with students, staff and families to enable students to flourish in school life 

See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way. 

This is a 37 hour per week, 40 weeks per year role. 

About our Academy  

At Malcolm Arnold, we ensure that all colleagues are able to draw on the sources of scholarly authority and reservoir of thought and practice that have been developed within their specialist areas. This involves engagement for colleagues with their wider education community through CPD.  

Salary & Benefits 

• NJC 12 £26,421 FTE – £23,802.70 Pro Rata 
• Local Governement Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for 

• A colleague who insists on impeccable behaviour and has the highest of expectations for our students 
• A colleague with experience of working effectively with young people in a school setting 
• Someone who is excellent and experienced in communicating with students, families and staff to ensure that students flourish in all aspects of school life.  

About The David Ross Education Trust 

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. 

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.? 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. 

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).? Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. 

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. 

Apply now 

To complete our on-line application form, please use click 'here'

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance