job description

The King David High School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed Pastoral and Intervention Lead to join our warm and caring community. This is a vital role focused on identifying and addressing barriers to learning, ensuring every student has the support they need to raise their aspirations and reach their full potential. As an academically successful school with a relentless drive for improvement, we pride ourselves on a “friendly and supportive environment” where mutual respect and student wellbeing are paramount.

Role Overview

Position: Pastoral and Intervention Lead
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Term time plus 10 days
Hours: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm (Mon–Thu); Fri: Finish 15 mins after pupils
Salary: Grade 1 SCP 2 (£22,316 pro rata)

Key Responsibilities

Pastoral Support: Act as a primary point of contact for students requiring emotional or social support, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
Targeted Intervention: Identify students facing academic or personal barriers and implement tailored intervention strategies to help them stay on track.
Aspiration Building: Work with students to raise their self-esteem and future goals, helping them become optimistic and solution-oriented.
Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders and teachers to maintain the high expectations of achievement that define the school.
Community Engagement: Support the school’s mission of valuing each child’s creativity and personal development through active involvement in school life.

What We Are Looking For

Dedication: A commitment to the “King David” ethos of academic excellence within a caring Jewish environment. (Applications are welcome from those of any faith or none.)
Empathy & Resilience: The ability to find solutions to complex student challenges while remaining a steady, supportive presence.
High Standards: Someone who will model the relentless drive for improvement recently noted by inspectors.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, and the wider school team.

Why Join The King David High School?

A Strong Community: Join a school where mutual respect underpins the daily experience and students are genuinely willing to help one another.
Academic Success: Work in an environment consistently ranked among the top-performing non-selective schools in the country.
Holistic Focus: Be part of a culture that values extra-curricular enrichment—from orchestra to basketball—as much as A-level results.
Supportive Leadership: Benefit from a senior leadership team that has been instrumental in driving positive change and providing a clear vision for the future.

Application & Safeguarding

The King David High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to Apply: Application forms and further details are available from Mrs. L. Finn at the school office.
Timeline: Applications will be processed on receipt, so early application is strongly encouraged.

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