Pastoral Leader

The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College

Band I SCP 17 - 20 (£28,985 - £31,416 Actual Salary)

Full Time – Permanent

Hours:

37 hrs per week (39 weeks – TTO plus teacher training days)

Job Start: ASAP

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe every child deserves someone who will champion their well‑being, remove barriers, and help them thrive? At Avon Valley School, we’re looking for a passionate Pastoral Leader to join our team and lead on strategies that nurture resilience, inclusion and positive relationships. This dynamic, people‑focused role gives you daily opportunities to positively impact the lives of students.

• Student Wellbeing:
  Act as a primary point of contact for students requiring emotional or social support.
• Behaviour Management:
  Implement the school’s behaviour policy fairly and consistently, conducting restorative conversations and managing interventions.
• Attendance & Engagement:
  Monitor attendance patterns and work proactively with families to improve student engagement.
• Safeguarding:
  Act as a champion for child protection, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Liaison:
  Build strong relationships with parents/carers and external agencies (Social Care, CAMHS, etc.) to provide holistic support.

• Have experience working with young people, preferably in an educational or youth work setting.
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with empathy and firmness.
• Be highly organised and capable of maintaining detailed student records.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children.

• Tailored career development with annual personal development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements for support staff, including 2 flexible working days.
• A proactive staff wellbeing programme to support work‑life balance.
• A committed and collaborative Senior Leadership Team.
• A thriving school community with engaged students and supportive parents/carers.
• Lunch provided for anyone offering student‑facing activities during lunchtimes.
• Paid duties for anyone joining our lunchtime duty team.
• Employee benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee assistance programme, free on‑site parking, and catering facilities.

If you are excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a school where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply by clicking the link below which will take you to our online application form.

Please visit our website to find out more about the school:

Final date to receive applications: 12pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.)

Interviews:
March 2026

For further information, contact or call .

Application form:

• We do not accept CVs without an application form.
• We do not provide working visas.
• If shortlisted, you will be required to complete a declaration regarding any relevant criminal offences as part of our safeguarding duties.
• Avon Valley School conducts online searches (including social media) as per KCSIE 2025.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Join us in shaping a future of limitless potential. We look forward to hearing from you.