Pastoral Year Leader

Maltbylearningtrust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Rotherham is seeking an exceptional Pastoral Year Leader to join their dedicated team at Wath Academy. The role focuses on supporting students' pastoral and academic needs, ensuring they maximize their potential. Ideal candidates will possess a growth mindset, excellent relationship-building skills, and a commitment to raising standards. In return, the Trust offers modern learning spaces, a supportive induction program, and a range of employee benefits, including access to a GP service and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 access to GP service

Cash healthcare plan

Staff Rewards Gateway

Smart Tech

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising standards for all students.
• Proactive collaboration with colleagues and multi-agencies.
• Knowledge of Wath Academy's operational context.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastoral and academic needs of students.
• Work with leaders to maximize students' potential.
• Contribute to achieving Academy vision and standards.

Skills

Alignment to Trust Vision

Growth mindset

Ability to engage and inspire

Strong work ethic

Job description

Please see the full details of the vacancy below:

Contract: Permanent

Applications Close: Fri, Jan 9, 2026

Contract Type: Term Time

Hours: 37hrs

Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wath Academy for a exceptional Pastoral Year Leader to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional who is passionate about supporting the pastoral and academic needs of all students. The successful candidate will work with leaders to ensure that all students maximise their potential.

Wath Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly encouraged, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

• be fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers;
• have a true growth mindset and solid work ethic;
• have a relentless obsession for improving the life chances of all students at Wath Academy;
• be committed to raising standards for all students in the Academy enabling them to secure positive progression routes;
• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the high expectations of students;
• work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students;
• have the ability toengage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff;
• havethe knowledge and experience of the context in whichWathAcademy operates.

In return we offer:

• a Trust and Academy staff body that is fully aligned to deliver our Vision: Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all students to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives;
• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning;
• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy trust.
• A range of employee benefits including:
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • Smart Tech

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD