Pastoral Support Lead (Head of Year)

Job Title:  Pastoral Support Lead (Head of Year)  

Actual Salary: £35,072 - £37,417 (CLF Grade F) based on hours and weeks worked 

Full Time Salary: £40,958 - £43,697 (CLF Grade F, based on full time and all year round) 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours:  37 hours per week  

Provisional Start Date:  09 November 2026 

Do you have the skills, resilience and passion to support young people to thrive both academically and personally? 

Broadoak Academy is seeking a committed and proactive Pastoral Support Lead to play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and achievement. 

As Pastoral Support Lead, you will lead pastoral support for a designated year group, building positive relationships with students, families and external agencies to ensure every young person feels supported, safe and able to succeed. You will work closely with academy leaders to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and engagement, while delivering targeted interventions for students who require additional support. Safeguarding will be at the heart of your role, helping to ensure students receive the care, guidance and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential. 

About you: 

You will be: 

• Passionate about improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people. 
• Experienced in working with secondary-aged students, particularly those with SEMH, SEND or additional pastoral needs. 
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies. 
• Confident in managing behaviour, attendance and wellbeing concerns using a restorative and supportive approach. 
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection and supporting vulnerable learners. 
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations. 
• Committed to inclusion, equality and creating a positive school experience for every student. 
• Qualified in a relevant behaviour, SEND or pastoral-related area, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. 

Please note: the ability to attend meetings and students homes is an essential part of this role so a full driving licence and use of vehicle will be required. 

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.  

About Broadoak Academy: 

Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, wellbeing and futures. 

Why work at CLF?  

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.    

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

What we can offer you:  

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.   
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.  
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.  
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.    
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.  
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.  
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.  
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.  
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!  

Recruitment timeline:  

Closing date: 22 September 2026 

Interview date: 29 September 2026 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.  

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.   

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.  

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.