At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Lift New Rickstones, a rapidly growing academy with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, well-being cash plan, pension scheme, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Join a diverse network of schools committed to excellence and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
£22,254.36 - £24,097.97 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Full Time
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
September 2026 or sooner
Lift New Rickstones is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.
Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.
We are looking for a Pastoral Leader to join our team and take a proactive role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance of our students. This is a vital position for someone who is passionate about helping young people thrive both personally and academically.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people and motivating them to achieve their best
- Has knowledge of Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP) and experience of leading SEMH interventions
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can stay calm under pressure and manage complex situations, including behaviour incidents, with empathy and professionalism
- Has a genuine commitment to supporting students' personal development, wellbeing and safeguarding
- Is confident working with staff, families and external agencies to support students
- Can use data or is willing to develop skills to track and improve behaviour and attendance
- Works well as part of a team and can also use their initiative to make a positive impact
If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, Karen Jones, Principal, welcomes you to contact them for an informal discussion about the position at
Closing date: 12th July 2026
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Weekend Co Ordinator in South Witham employer: Lift New Rickstones
Lift New Rickstones is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where staff retention is high and professional development is prioritised. With access to extensive training programmes and generous benefits, including a well-being cash plan and pension scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in a state-of-the-art facility that fosters a culture of inclusivity and excellence.
