Queen Elizabeth's School is seeking a dedicated and inspirational Pastoral Lead (Head of Year) to join our Pastoral team.
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you have experience of working with young people and enjoy making a difference? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Actual Salary £35,412 - £39,862 per annum (Grade 10 SCP 24 - SCP 29)
This job is full time and is offered on a permanent basis.
Approximate start date 1 September 2026
If you want to make a tangible difference every day in your workplace, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to have a direct, daily impact on the lives of young people. The role is ideally suited to ambitious, hard-working, positive and resilient individuals with previous experience of working with young people. Applicants with a background in fields such as education, social care, youth work, health care or the justice system are all encouraged to apply for this role.
The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to step into a key pastoral leadership role. Whilst the role is demanding, you will receive guidance and support from a positive, like-minded team of colleagues.
As a Head of Year, you will hold strategic responsibility for the day-to-day management, organisation, and pastoral care of your assigned year group. High expectations of students’ conduct, punctuality and uniform are all essential and the successful applicant will be able to support young people whilst also holding them to account.
You will work under the direct guidance and line management of the Head of Inclusion & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). In this role, you will be a vital bridge between students, families, and the school's leadership, ensuring that student well-being, inclusion, and positive behaviour remain at the heart of our community.
Responsibilities and requirements will include:
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Relentless and positive focus on high standards of attendance and behaviour
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Leading the pastoral care of all pupils in the year group and developing a strong year group ethos
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Use of data to identify students who may need additional support
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Leading and supporting a group of form tutors.
Working alongside the SEND, Attendance and SLT teams to ensure that all students receive the support they need to flourish as a member of our community
What We Offer
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A dynamic, welcoming environment where your skills will directly impact students' educational outcomes and personal growth.
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Access to excellent professional development and training tailored to pastoral leadership.
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A supportive, positive, and resilient staff network.
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has:
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Experience of working in an educational setting and improving outcomes for young people
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A strong background in educational support, youth work, social care, or a similar pastoral/safeguarding role.
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Experience and understanding of behaviour management
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A proven track record of providing pastoral support
Working hours are 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday which may be subject to change according to business needs.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
Closing Date for Applications: 26 June 2026
If you have any further questions, please contact the our recruitment team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01202 885233
About our School
Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/
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Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
free onsite parking
access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
