What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Non-Teaching Pastoral Manager. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of pastoral issues within an educational setting and be passionate and determined to build relationships with our young people and their families. The postholder will ensure that our young people receive the appropriate support in order to nurture and develop their effective learning and emotional wellbeing. Our ideal candidate will enjoy building positive relationships with young people in a culture of high expectations and will be able to demonstrate and promote our learner values: Work Hard, Be Kind and Take Responsibility.
What the school offers its staff
At Higham Lane, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:
• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• free, onsite parking
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Gym Membership Scheme
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
Further details about the role
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form, as well as the Equality Details Form, that you will find on the School’s website ( and email them to jobs@highamlaneschool.co.uk, indicating in the message title the post you are applying for. If you would like to have a chat about this post, please contact Adam Williams, Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attendance by calling the School on 024 7638 8123.
The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 25th November 2024 (If you encounter a problem in meeting this deadline, please contact the School).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure. Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.