Contract: Permanent | Pattern: 37 hpw / term time plus 3 weeks | Salary: £43,784- £48,536 (FTE £48,226- £53,460), depending on experience (potentially higher for the right candidate). To commence in September.

Harton Academy is a well-established secondary school and sixth form provider, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusive education. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of ambition, respect, and continuous improvement, where both students and staff are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our commitment to these values is reflected in our supportive environment, high standards, and dedication to preparing young people for success in an ever-changing world. Join a school where ambition is celebrated and every member of our community is empowered to grow.

As Director of Pastoral Care, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Academy’s pastoral systems, helping to ensure that every student is known, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with colleagues across the school, you will lead approaches that promote positive behaviour, high attendance, strong engagement and a safe, respectful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Academy’s pastoral provision with clarity and purpose, setting high expectations for attendance, behaviour, rewards and well-being.
• Develop and strengthen an effective pastoral care system that supports students across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Ensure the Academy remains fully compliant with pastoral and organisational requirements, maintaining robust systems and procedures.
• Drive improvement initiatives that raise attendance, punctuality, well-being, rewards, behaviour and engagement.
• Oversee school-based sanctions and staff duties, ensuring consistency, fairness and effective implementation.
• Work strategically to support the most vulnerable students, including those who present with challenging behaviour, so that they receive personalised support and can succeed academically and personally.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed professionals who are eager to contribute to our school community and support the success of every learner.

We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience of leading or significantly contributing to pastoral care, behaviour, attendance or student support in a secondary school setting.
• The confidence to work with students who display challenging behaviour, using a calm, consistent and relational approach.
• A strong understanding of how effective pastoral systems contribute to academic progress, personal development and whole-school improvement.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to manage a broad range of responsibilities with professionalism and integrity.
• A commitment to inclusive practice, high standards and the success of every young person.

Harton Academy is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth. We believe in investing in our team and creating an environment where you can flourish.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued.
• Clear pathways for continued career progression and leadership development.
• Dedicated time for continuing professional development, ensuring you remain at the forefront of educational practice.
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy to support your work-life balance.
• Access to a healthcare package as part of our commitment to staff welfare.

Interested candidates should submit their application before the closing date of 19/06/26. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school directly.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all our staff and volunteers to share our commitment.  Successful applicants are required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Job Description

The job description and person specification for the post are available here : Director of Pastoral Care – Jun 26

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Application Form

Please download the application form before completing it, an ensure you have saved a copy for your records.  Please ensure you have completed all sections.  Guidance is available for completing your application and in relation to safeguarding.  In addition to this, information is available here in relation to your personal data and rights around this.

Director of Pastoral Care – application form – Jun 26

If you need to submit additional information in support of your application, you can do so on a word processed document, and attach it with your application, to your email.   

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Closing date

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th June, 2026, at 12 noon. Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive a good number of applications.

Applications should be returned to recruitment@hartonacademy.co.uk