Job Description

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PASTORAL LEADER

NJC GRADE 7, points 14-19 - 29,540 - 32,061 (25,449 - 27,621 pro rata)

Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Full time, 37 hours per week

Working hours are: 8.15am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 3.45pm Friday (30 minutes unpaid lunch). Flexible working hours will be considered.

Could you provide support, care and guidance for our students and promote high standards of behaviour?



We are seeking an outstanding individual to fill the post of Pastoral Leader to start as soon as possible.



This important role within the school involves providing support, care and guidance for students within their assigned school year to maximise learning. The person appointed will have to work effectively with Progress Leaders, the Leadership Team, the Inclusion Team and other school staff as required. Of particular importance is liaison with parents, behaviour management, support with attendance, uniform and other welfare issues. The postholder will be assigned to a specific year group to work with.



We can offer you:


A friendly and supportive environment

The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents

A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks

Free well-being and medical support cover

The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT

Free use of our fitness suite


If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links provided on the school website at www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the school by phoning 01903 237864. Further information about the school and details of how to apply can also be obtained from the school website.



Completed applications should be sent to Mr Cook, Headteacher, at the address above or emailed to vacancies@sdetrust.net.

Closing date for applications is Friday 7 November 2025 at 9am, an early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November 2025

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.



Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. We will complete online searches as part of due diligence and safeguarding checks



South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR

We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools

Job Details

Salary:

NJC GRADE 7, points 14-19 - 29,540 - 32,061 (25,449 - 27,621 pro rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Working hours are: 8.15am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 3.45pm Friday

(30 minutes unpaid lunch). Flexible working hours will be considered.

Location:

Worthing, West Sussex

Interviews:

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Further Information

Worthing High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete, please return this to vacancies@sdetrust.net.



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application, please feel free to email us or contact us on

01903 237864

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.


The reference number for this role is SCHO01231.




Job Reference: SCHO01231