Pastoral Leader

Overview

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). Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £25,449 per annum. Salaries are 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.
• You will 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.

About the organisation

The Burgess Hill Academy encourages students to dream big and strive for excellence with the motto, \”Believe in your best\”. The academy promotes high-quality pastoral care and exemplary behaviour within the school and community. Leadership opportunities exist, and the academy embraces diversity while prioritising student wellbeing.

Benefits

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is automatic (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Onsite Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health Ambassadors, and an annual health and wellbeing day.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to personal development (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential counselling services.
• Cycle to Work: £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Discounts with retailers including gym, private medical, dental, and online GP services.

Safeguarding and recruitment

We are safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available in the guidance linked by the employer.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Tim Pownceby, Assistant Principal at t.pownceby@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk.

Key dates

Closing date: 22 February 2026
Interview date: By arrangement
Proposed start date: By arrangement