Head of KS3 (Pastoral)

Head of KS3 (Pastoral)Location: Wisbech, CambridgeshireContract: Full-Time - Permanent or Temp-to-PermSalary: £32,916 - £51,047 + TLR 2AStart: September 2026Closing Date: 12th April 2026Interview Week: W/C 24th April 2026About the RoleWe are looking for a dedicated Head of KS3 (Pastoral) to lead pastoral care and student wellbeing for Years 7-9 at a new and expanding school. This unique leadership position offers the opportunity to design and embed a whole-school pastoral ethos rooted in positive relationships, high expectations, and restorative practice.Key Responsibilities - Develop, lead and implement pastoral strategies and routines across KS3. - Set high expectations for behaviour, attendance and personal development. - Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to support student needs. - Mentor pastoral and form tutors and build a cohesive pastoral team. - Champion wellbeing, character education and safeguarding initiatives.Requirements - Proven experience in pastoral leadership or equivalent. - Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships. - Knowledge of behaviour management, intervention strategies and attendance improvement. - Ability to create a supportive, inclusive culture for students and staff.How to ApplyApply via this website or for more information call Ginny or Maria on .Permanent and temp-to-perm candidates welcomed.Relevant search terms: Head of KS3 Pastoral, Pastoral Leader, Behaviour and Attendance Lead, Student Wellbeing, Secondary Pastoral Job, Permanent Teaching Role, Temp-to-Perm Pastoral Leadership, Wisbech Teaching Jobs