About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about supporting young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with tutors, families, teaching staff and external agencies, the successful candidate will lead pastoral provision for a year group, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
The role will include:
Leading and supporting a team of tutors.
Promoting excellent attendance, behaviour and engagement.
Supporting student wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.
Working in partnership with parents and external agencies.
Developing positive relationships that enable students to succeed.
Contributing to whole-school pastoral development and improvement.
We are looking for someone who:
Has high expectations for all students.
Is passionate about pastoral care and student development.
Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
Can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Is resilient, proactive and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
Shares the values of WeST: Collaboration, Aspiration, Integrity, Compassion and Respect.
The College has in recent years secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record, and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students, and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed, and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues.
Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Dan Vile, Assistant Headteacher
Email: dvile@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an application via MyNewTerm.
Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 8.00 am
Interviews: Wednesday 14 October 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
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