Pastoral Lead

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’. Who We Are Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”. Why Join Us? At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level. What makes us stand out: Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at: Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust We are looking for: We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as Key Stage Three Pastoral Lead, with a strong commitment to promoting a culture of ambition, respect, and resilience across the school. The role is central to ensuring high standards of pastoral care and behaviour for learning, including overseeing the transition from Year Six to Year Seven and coordinating parent and carer consultation evenings. The successful candidate will lead and quality assure pastoral systems and processes, work closely with teaching and inclusion teams, and use data effectively to identify needs and drive targeted support and intervention. This position requires excellent communication skills, strong organisational capability, and a proactive, solution focused approach to supporting students, families, and colleagues, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for all learners. If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’. We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at recruitment@catrust.uk The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.