Pastoral Leader

Pastoral Leader

The Burgess Hill Academy is looking to recruit a Pastoral Leader to join the friendly and dedicated pastoral team. The pastoral team provide support to students to overcome any barriers to their learning.

Working pattern: Term time plus inset days (39 weeks)
Starting salary: £25,449 per annum, pro rata, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Responsibilities

• Be the role model for other staff in the management of behaviour and provide advice over matters concerning behaviour, attendance, and pupil well‑being.
• Provide support for the behaviour and attendance management of students consistent with the Academy’s policies; assist students in managing their own behaviour and attendance.
• Provide support to the year group with child protection and safeguarding.
• Supervise detentions for persistently late students or students with behaviour issues.

Benefits

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all staff benefit from automatic pay progression subject to the maximum salary for the role. Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Well‑Being: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self‑funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Contact

Contact: recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or 01424 905 306.

Key Dates

Closing date: 19 October 2025.
Interview date: By arrangement.
Proposed start date: By arrangement.