Pastoral Leader

We are looking for a talented Pastoral Leader to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for the young people at Endon High School. You will play a key role in supporting and championing a year group of around 140 students, helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.  The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school. You will support children in the successful learning and participation in educational activities to help them overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential. You will secure their physical and emotional well-being whilst encouraging their independence and raising their self-esteem and in doing so reflect the core values of Endon High School. This role is designed to appeal to those with ambition, who want to work in a school where things get done and where we are surrounded by can-do staff, fabulous children and extremely supportive families. This post is ideal for someone who enjoys being a prominent figure in children’s lives and has endless patience even when children are not their best self. We seek someone who is both realistic and ambitious for the children of our school.  Endon High School is a high achieving school with excellent academic results and together we work exceptionally hard to attain the best possible results for every student. Our mission is “To inspire confident learners and take them on a journey of opportunities throughout Endon High School so that they can thrive academically, socially, physically and emotionally, within a happy and caring environment. We expect all members of our school community to value: Curiosity, Determination and Kindness. To be ready, be respectful and be responsible. To believe in our motto ‘There is more in you". We aspire to equip everyone with the knowledge, understanding, skills and qualities needed to achieve success at the highest level. Empowering every learner to go beyond their best and aim for excellence in everything they do, so that they may all follow a quality pathway after Endon High School and thrive in an ever-changing world.” One of the many strengths of this school is the opportunity for students to take part in a wide variety of enrichment activities. There are many residentials, both in the UK and abroad. The school is also proud of its rich extended schools programme called the Endzone with numerous clubs and activities available each day for an hour after school. Endon High is a vibrant, busy and happy school with a special atmosphere; where relationships between staff, students and parents/carers give our young people the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for a candidate that will buy into our ethos and values, knowing that there is more in them too. All candidates are required to provide a supporting st