Oasis Community Learning
Pastoral Head of Year
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Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 (noon)
Interview Date: TBC
Contract: Full-time, TTO + 10 days, Permanent
Salary: SCP 28 - 32
About The Role
This is a key pastoral leadership role responsible for leading behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pastoral care for a Year Group. It is a non-teaching, student-facing position focused on ensuring that all students are supported, safe and able to thrive.
The postholder will act as a central point of contact for students, families and staff, working closely with the Academy's safeguarding, attendance and behaviour teams to secure the best possible outcomes for students.
The role may operate with or without a dedicated Assistant Head of Year. The successful candidate will provide strong pastoral leadership and work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and achievement across the year group.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading on behaviour, attendance and pastoral support within a year group
- Support safeguarding processes and work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, families and external agencies.
- Building strong relationships with students, families and colleagues
- Implementing and monitoring interventions to support student wellbeing and success
- Contributing to the wider pastoral and inclusion provision across the Academy
- To monitor and evaluate the impact of pastoral strategies across the year group
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What We Are Looking For
- Experience of working in a pastoral, behaviour, safeguarding or student support role
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Resilience and confidence in managing challenging situations
Why this role?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop or further your experience in pastoral leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the experience of students and contributing to a positive, inclusive culture across the Academy.
You will be supported through ongoing professional development and will work as part of a collaborative and committed team.
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Next steps
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
We cannot accept CVs for this role; please complete the standard application form by the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Safeguarding statement
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all members of our community.
Attachments
- Prospectus
- Pastoral Head of Year JDPS July 2026
- Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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