14+ Academies Development (Pastoral) Leader (Ref: LCC3730)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Leeds City College as a Development (Pastoral) Leader in our outstanding 14+ Academies (14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy).

What You Will Do:

The Development (Pastoral) Leader role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Work hard to develop effective relationships with learners in a variety of ways including role modelling mutual respect and high aspirations. Motivate and inspire learners to always try their best and show respect.
• To line manage Head of Years and other development staff. This includes helping to implement a clear vision and direction of work, identifying key areas for development and planning appropriate interventions (both strategically and working with learners) to meet them.
• Lead, model and cultivate an environment that promotes outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of innovative practice and technology as well as outstanding pastoral support.
• Support the Head and Deputy Head of Department in achieving the strategic development objectives and targets for the Department.

Your Profile:

Amongst others, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills, qualities and experience:

• Commitment to restorative practice approaches
• Understanding of barriers to learning and ways to overcome them, including the ability to implement effective interventions
• Experience of positively managing learner development (pastoral) progress in an education setting, including those aged 14-16
• Experience of effective line management responsibilities which shows strong leadership and management.
• Experience of complex safeguarding cases including holding a Designated Safeguarding Office (DSO) status.

If you would like further information, please contact:

Ellie Barker -

About the 14+ Academies

The 14+ Academies is an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies roll full time.

The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning.

The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of it’s ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically. We are seeking an organised, resilient and dynamic individual to undertake this role and explore this incredible opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the 14+ Academies.

Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit an application as soon as possible.