Pastoral Leader

Salary: SCPpending pay review. Actual salary:26564 - 27912

Hours: 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information.

Due to expansion and growth in student numbers this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent Good Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staffs workload and well-being. As a result both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.

In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 750 people and educate 5000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a friendly and motivated Pastoral Leader. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team who are fully committed to ensuring all of our staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy enviable success. For more information please contact Dave Tregilgas Assistant Headteacher via email:

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location within commuting distance of Bath Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:

• Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards
• A high-performing and growing school
• Excellent leadership which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership
• A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress
• Outstanding behaviour
• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding

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Recruitment pack

Start date: 1st September 2026 or earlier if possible

Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2026 at 9am

Interview date: W/C 8th June 2026

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

As the role includes working with children it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must therefore disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

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