Pastoral Lead

Beckfoot Thornton School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference to young people’s lives. As a Pastoral Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, safety, and inclusion of our students. Working closely with staff, families, and external agencies, you will support in creating a school environment where all students feel supported, understood and able to succeed. We are looking for someone who: Will champion our school values of Enjoy-Learn-Succeed Is committed to improving the lives of young people, especially those with barriers to their learning Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport Works well in a team and is confident in working independently when needed Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and commitment to inclusion Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind This is a permanent, full-time post for 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. The working pattern for this role is: Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. Why choose Beckfoot Thornton School Beckfoot Thornton is a large 11-16 community secondary school. We are truly proud of the significant progress we’ve made as we continue our rapid journey to remarkable. With expert support from Beckfoot Trust central team, we are building something special, rooted in simplicity, purpose and impact. Visitors consistently comment on the calm, focused atmosphere in our school, this is a place where teachers can teach, and learners can learn. We believe in: Keeping things simple to reduced cognitive load and allow everyone to focus on what matters most. Creating people first culture, where staff feel valued, recognised and supported. Actively exploring flexible approaches to benefit both colleagues and students. At Beckfoot Thornton we: Have an active People First Staff Voice Group to help shape our culture and priorities. We run a reverse mentoring programme for senior leaders, ensuring authentic listening and continuous improvement. Our school sentence truly captures our mission: ‘We do whatever it takes every day to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, build the cultural capital, and develop the character to live their best lives.” About Beckfoot Trust Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another. We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Thornton School, we’re making a real difference in our community. Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page. Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding a