Pastoral Coordinator

£22,254.36 - £24,097.97 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + 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, please contact us to arrange an informal discussion.

Closing date : 21st May 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 ne