Pastoral and Behaviour Officer

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Pastoral and Behaviour Officer to join our growing, dynamic and supportive school. We are looking for an individual who will take responsibility for and manage the pastoral welfare of a full year group. You will oversee and lead on the attendance, behaviour and pastoral needs of this year group, you will work alongside a Year Coordinator who is a teaching member of staff with responsibility for the academic progress of the same year group. You will need to communicate with a range of school staff, implement strategies and will have excellent communication skills. You will be able to engage with parents/carers.

Join us and you will be part of a wider pastoral team with a strong passion for student positive student outcomes, where every child matters. We are a creative forward thinking team and believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things.

Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you'll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is 'just a job', you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Our vision is 'Opportunity and Achievement for All' - creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike.

Horsforth School and the Sixth Form at Horsforth's academic results speak for themselves - recognised as one of the leading schools in Leeds for GCSE and A Level success. In 2026, our Attainment 8 score was top in Leeds and our A Level students achieved half a grade better progress than students nationally.

Our school and sixth form were ranked in the top 10 schools in the North for academic excellence, by The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026.

The successful candidate will also assist with supporting behaviour and standards across the school, working alongside other Pastoral Behaviour Officers to be on call and support work in our inclusion room.

Job title and organisation: Pastoral and Behaviour Officer - Horsforth School
Salary: C1 Range £29,542 - £32,046, Actual Salary Range £25,409 - £27,563
Hours: 37 (Term time only + 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsforth School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 9th November 2026 at 8am

Start date: As soon as possible

We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:

• Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
• Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
• Regular well being and social activities
• A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development programme
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Extracurricular activities
• Exciting trips and visits
• Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
• Regular staff voice
• Buzzing and lively staffroom/work hubs
• Cover Pool - allows teaching staff access to an amount of flexible working per academic year
• Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
• New Sixth Form building with onsite barista coffee shop 'Common Grounds'
• Annual Flu jab
• Free onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate

Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.

If you'd like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visitHorsforth Secondary School & Sixth Forms Leeds West Yorkshire and click on the vacancies tab or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and contacting strong candidates for interview, therefore early applications are encouraged.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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