Pastoral Head

Pastoral Head of Year

Location:

Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Closing Date:
Wednesday 15th July 2026 (noon)

Interview Date: TBC

Contract:

Full-time, TTO + 10 days, Permanent

Salary: SCP 28 - 32

This is a key pastoral leadership role responsible for leading behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pastoral care for a Year Group. It is a non-teaching, student‑facing position focused on ensuring that all students are supported, safe and able to thrive.

The postholder will act as a central point of contact for students, families and staff, working closely with the Academy's safeguarding, attendance and behaviour teams to secure the best possible outcomes for students.

The role may operate with or without a dedicated Assistant Head of Year. The successful candidate will provide strong pastoral leadership and work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and achievement across the year group.

• Leading on behaviour, attendance and pastoral support within a year group
• Supporting safeguarding processes and working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, families and external agencies
• Building strong relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Implementing and monitoring interventions to support student wellbeing and success
• Contributing to the wider pastoral and inclusion provision across the Academy
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of pastoral strategies across the year group

• Experience of working in a pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or student support role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Resilience and confidence in managing challenging situations

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop or further your experience in pastoral leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the experience of students and contributing to a positive, inclusive culture across the Academy.

You will be supported through ongoing professional development and will work as part of a collaborative and committed team.

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all members of our community.

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.