Senior Pastoral Lead

Senior Pastoral Lead

Contract Type: Permanent

Full Time, 35 hours per week (8.00am – 4.00pm), Term Time Only + 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)

Needs to be flexible

There is a wave of change at Bishop Challoner, can you be part of our journey of improvement?

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Pastoral Lead who will play a key role in our exciting upward trajectory of improvement. You will work alongside the Deputy Head of Lower School to develop a clear approach on whole school behaviour. You will work on strategy to ensure that standards of behaviour are consistently excellent and ensure exceptional learning can take place in a purposeful environment. You will work with Year Leaders across Key Stage 3 to ensure that they are effectively deployed and contributing towards delivering on our strategic priorities in this area.

This is a non-teaching role and is open to candidates without QTS.

Bishop Challoner is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career. With state-of-the-art buildings and facilities and a team of innovative, experienced and dedicated professional staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for exceptional candidate. You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Key responsibilities:

•  Play an active role in supporting the Executive Headteacher to deliver the school’s vision
• Work alongside Senior Staff in developing a clear strategic vision of how to ensure behaviour is consistently outstanding
• Have a forensic understanding of current sector thinking and approaches on all areas connected to behaviour and alternative provision
• Understand how to get things done, ensuring that strategies are effectively implemented and deliver the impact they were intended to achieve
• Have a detailed working knowledge of Ofsted requirements and be alert to changes and developments in the regulatory framework
• Devise, maintain, and implement clear improvement plans in relation to behaviour and alternative provision
• Work with the Deputy Head of Lower School to develop high performance teams, specifically the Year Leader teams, through the delivery of high-quality training, coaching and mentoring
• Work alongside the SLT in managing the school effectively
• Work closely with other stakeholders including Trust, Governors and other partners to deliver strategic aims.

We offer:

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes across all levels
• Opportunities to be involved with action-based research on topics that match your pedagogical interests
• Free gym on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site cycle storage
• Free breakfast once a week
• Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee
• A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school
• A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff
• If you have the passion and drive to help uphold high standards of conduct at Bishop Challoner, we look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Bishop Challoner.

To apply, please request an application form and Job Description from Isabella Mata at imata@bishop.towerhamlets.sch.uk. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school.

Closing Date:       13 December 2024 at 9.00 am

Interviews:             17 December 2024

Please note that there are extremely limited parking facilities at the school, but we are lucky to be served by a number of transport links including Bus, DLR, Overground and Tube.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Governing Body is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please also find the details of our Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct and Safer Recruitment