Assistant Head of ; Pastoral Support

Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral Support)

Salary:
Band D £22,543 to £24,803 actual (£27,779 to £30,564 FTE)

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

We are seeking an Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral Support) to join The Arnewood School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

• Position:
  Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral Support)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent, term time
• Start Date:
  
  1 September 2026
• Condensed school year with two‑week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support, free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme

• Monitor and accurately record daily attendance for students in the year group, including meetings with parents and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of behavioural incidents and attendance.
• Collaborate with Heads of Year to develop and implement personalised behaviour and pastoral care plans.
• Work with students presenting challenging behaviour, providing deescalation and structured support.
• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Support young people in a behaviour, pastoral or mentoring capacity.
• Understand the social, emotional and behavioural challenges faced by secondary school students.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils. All candidates will meet the highest safeguarding standards and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and will not discriminate against candidates with disabilities. All applicants, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply.

Applications close 22nd June 2026. Please submit a complete application; incomplete forms will not be considered. Only applications received before the closing date will be considered, and the Trust reserves the right to amend the closing date and withdraw the vacancy if sufficient applications are received.