Key Role Information

Salary
£57,137 - £64,691
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
10/05/2026 23:59
Interview
W/C 18th May 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Leadership Group | L5 - L10
Department
Senior Leadership Team
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The role in a nutshell

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an ambitious leader. The post holder will have strategic responsibility for pastoral care, attendance and safeguarding across the academy, including oversight of the Getting Ready Strategy and the careers programme. A key focus will be to ensure that every pupil feels a strong sense of belonging and is able to access timely, effective pastoral support and intervention. Through this work, the post holder will help ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.


The candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and experience for the role, alongside a clear commitment to ongoing professional development. Essential attributes include:

 

·       A relevant NPQ qualification (e.g. NPQSL, NPQLT, NPQH, or NPQLBC), or a commitment to undertake professional development at this level

·       Proven experience of leading pastoral care and safeguarding effectively

·       An unwavering commitment to supporting a diverse range of pupils, including those with individual and often complex needs

·       Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, families, and professionals

·       A strong commitment to collaborative working and effective teamwork


We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged. 


Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Eye Care Voucher
Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured
Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualificationessential
or willingness to complete the training
Degree or equivalent qualificationdesirable
desirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of policy/protocol development, ensuring that they remain up to date and relevantessential
Has experience of OFSTEDessential
Clear understanding of educational-related legislation, statutory frameworks, innovation and developmentsessential
Clear understanding of educational-related legislation, statutory frameworks, innovation and developmentsessential
Experience of liaising with a range of agencies, professionals and parents/carers to support and safeguard children and young people essential
Experience of promoting the learning and welfare of children and young peopleessential
Manage all resources effectivelyessential
Establish clear systems and processes to allow effective management of safeguarding concerns and pastoral mattersessential
Committed to working positively with all stakeholdersessential
Confident delivery of training for colleagues
Knowledge/experience of specialist settings

Experience/Knowledge

Significant experience of working with vulnerable children and young people in a safeguarding/child protection role(s)essential

Leadership

Committed to leading safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. essential
Committed leader to ensuring the best possible outcomes for pupils and the communities servedessential
Clear purpose and focus on pastoral care, equality and inclusionessential
Lead with external contacts/agenciesessential
Ability to write action plans, maintain accurate records and create complex safeguarding reports.essential
Motivate staff to ensure high performanceessential
A member of or an associated member of SLT in an educational setting
Leader with a track record of leading and managing staff teams effectively
Effective communicator who is at ease with all stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to challenge and support others.

Personal Attributes

Commitment to the promotion of the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.essential
Use leadership skills and qualities including emotional intelligence as appropriate to situationsessential
Enthusiastic and motivational leader with strong morale-building skills.essential
Able to work independently and make judgements whilst also working as part of a wider team.essential
Resilient and determined, whilst a supportive leader able to demonstrate empathy to address matters in a sensitive and considerate manner. essential
Commitment to inclusion and diversity to ensure the maximum benefits for pupils and staff.essential
Commitment to personal and professional development for all staff and self. essential

Willowfield Academy (formerly Westbury Academy)

Emily Ingram

Emily.Ingram@raleightrust.org

Ambleside Academy
Minver Crescent
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 5PN

Safeguarding Information

The Raleigh Education Trust (the “Trust”) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Creating a culture of safety and vigilance for our pupils is of paramount importance, we aim to:

(a) create and maintain a safe environment

(b) manage situations should child welfare concerns arise

(c) create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils feel confident to confide any concern

(d) help young people to understand the difference between acceptable and non - acceptable behaviour

(e) teach pupils to stay safe from harm


Pupils are taught about safeguarding, including E-safety as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All staff within the Trust take welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk about anything that worries them.