Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only plus inset days (39 working weeks). This role is paid for 52weeks, it is therefore expected that you work additional hours over the standard 37.5 hours per week covering detentions, parents evenings etc.
Salary: £30,303 (subject to the cost-of-living increase)
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 14th June 2026
Are YOU passionate about helping students with their personal development at school? Do YOU want to work in a supportive team and academy that values your contribution?
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the personal development of students as part of our Pastoral Team. As a Pastoral Lead you will have responsibility for all aspects of the pastoral care of the pupils for a specific year group across the Academies.
About you
The successful candidate will:
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be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- be dedicated to setting high standards and expectations in student behaviour, attendance and appearance, and to celebrate success and achievements.
- have good communication skills as you will be a crucial point of contact between home and the Academies.
- act as a role model to students so professionalism and confidentiality will be your key attributes.
Why join Avonbourne?
At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.
Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:
Avonbourne Boys’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023- Avonbourne Girls’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024
We can offer you:
an excellent working environment- the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
- one personal day every academic year
- access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
- occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
- access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service.
- continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
- competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Note – We reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the published closing date and interview and offer to a strong candidate. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.
For more information
To apply, please complete the online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 14th June 2026
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