Key Role Information

Salary
FTE: £27,983.00 - £32,790.00 (actual salary: £24,068.07 to £28,202.56)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
24/01/2026 10:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale - West Sussex | SCP9 - SCP19
Department
EDSUP
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Pastoral Leader on a permanent, full-time, term-time only basis to continue inspiring young minds.

This is an exciting role operating within the secondary phase of our all-through school. It is an integral role ensuring the wellbeing and academic success of students, maintaining high standards of discipline and fostering a positive school environment.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • you have a passion for working with children and are committed to raising the achievement of all students
  • you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • you have a good level of education (GCSE level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent)
  • you have a commitment to the school and Trust's ethos and values

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices, and culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • Fringe allowance
  • Two week half term
  • All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
  • Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Krissel van Rooyen on info@thegatwickschool.org.uk or 01293 538779.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, or willingness to undertakeessential
Foundation degree, or equivalent, or working towardsdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manneressential
Knowledge or awareness of the Local Authority's Continuum of Needessential
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school teamessential
Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school mattersessential
Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the schoolessential
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlinesessential
Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate recordsessential
Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate toessential
Ability to utilise ICT effectively and efficiently in your workessential
Ability to lead and inspire a team in order to support high-quality pastoral careessential
Ability to work on your own initiativeessential
Ability to be flexible while responding to the ever-changing needs of pupils. essential
Ability to use a mature and sensitive manner and excellent interpersonal skillsessential
Ability to work with, and impact on parental/carer engagement.essential
Ability to think strategically and creativelyessential
Ability to demonstrate active listening skillsessential
Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice
Knowledge of the ‘Six Principles of Nurture’
Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the pupils

Experience

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children and/or young peopleessential
Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils, to reinforce self-esteemessential
Previous experience in a similar role
Experience of working with young people with behaviour that may challenge
Experience of supporting pupils in a classroom environment, including those with special educational and behavioural needs
Experience of supporting pupils in a classroom environment, including those with special educational and behavioural needs
Experience of working with young people that may require support to engage in their learning and achieve positive relationships with peers and staff
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholders

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a teamessential

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and othersessential
Knowledge of local and national safeguarding requirementsessential

Personal Attributes

Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young peopleessential
A commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities essential
A passion for working with and supporting children and/or young peopleessential
Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupilsessential
Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the countyessential
Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the schoolessential
A commitment to giving pupils and families the opportunity to reach their full potentialessential
A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential
A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential

About Us

The Gatwick School opened in 2014 as an all-through primary and secondary school, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. We currently have over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four-form entry throughout Years 7-11, whilst our Primary phase is two-form entry from Reception to Year 6. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey.

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has undergone rapid improvement, and has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family. At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024) Ofsted wrote “Pupils feel part of ‘one big family’ in this ambitious and unique all-through school”. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future.

The Gatwick School opened in 2014 as a unique all-through school serving both primary and secondary students. We currently educate over 1,000 pupils, with a two-form entry in our Primary phase (Reception to Year 6) and a four-form entry throughout Years 7 to 11 in our Secondary phase. As one of the few schools in the country offering continuous education from age 4 to 16, we take great pride in supporting our pupils’ academic journey and personal growth from early childhood through to young adulthood.

Under new leadership since September 2023, the school has undergone rapid improvement, and has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family.

At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. In our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024) Ofsted wrote “Pupils feel part of ‘one big family’ in this ambitious and unique all-through school”. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition.


‘I love working at TGS because it truly feels like one big family. It’s not often you find a workplace where, the support we give each other is so exceptional. We come together during challenging times and take time to celebrate the good moments as well. It makes it easy to show up every day when you have such a strong, caring team around you.’

Vicki Haridimou




The Gatwick School

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

23
Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.