Current Vacancies

We currently have a range of fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and committed individuals to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages, progress 8 in 2024 was +0.26 and attainment figures in 2025 were very strong.

The school has built an excellent reputation for the quality of provision provided to students and we have made significant progress in becoming a place where students fulfil their potential. We want to recruit colleagues who demonstrate the ambition, drive and commitment to play a significant role in continuing this journey.

 

Pastoral Leader

  • Post: Pastoral Leader
  • Salary Grade: I SCP 28-31 (ÂŁ39,152 – ÂŁ41,771 per annum)
  • Contract: Full Time
  • Start Date: January 2026
  • Responsible to: Senior Assistant Headteacher – Behaviour and Attitudes
  • Closing Date:  Applications should be submitted 9am, Friday 28th November
  • Interviews: Week commencing 1st December 2025

We are seeking to recruit a Pastoral Leader who will lead one of our year groups. The role of a Pastoral Leader is an important position within Whickham School where the successful applicant will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead a year group of around 288 students.
  • Lead a tutorial team of 9 teachers.
  • Be responsible for the behaviour, attendance and pastoral care of students in a year group.
  • Work with a Family Liaison Officer and year group Achievement Leader.
  • Be a member of a Pastoral Leader Group that ensures the quality of pastoral care is consistently strong.
  • Coach and mentor colleagues in ensuring they are excellent practitioners

This role is aimed at colleagues who are passionate about making a difference for young people and feel they can do this through leading a cohort of students. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance skills in preparation for senior leadership responsibilities.

Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Advert, Job Description and Person Specification. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Friday 28th November 2025.

We welcome visits by prospective applicants to the school. Please contact Chelsea Challans via email (cchallans@whickhamschool.org) if you wish to arrange a time to see the school.

 

Casual Posts

  • From time to time Whickham School needs people to fulfil casual posts such as mini bus driver, invigilator and caretaker duties.
  • If you are interested in any of these types of roles and are able to work on an ‘as and when’ basis please email recruitment@whickhamschool.org stating the area of work you are interested in on your email.
  • An enhanced disclosure and reference checks will be taken up prior to you being able to carry out any casual work.

 

Safeguarding Statement

Whickham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

Whickham School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.  Full details can be found in our Recruitment Policy

GDPR

As part of any recruitment process, Whickham School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

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