Job Description

Hours: 32.5 hours a week - Term time only

Salary: LGPS Points 9 -12 £18,915.62 - £19,896.07 (£25,119 - £26,421 FTE)

Helena Romanes is an age 4-18, all-through school situated in the historic town of Great Dunmow. In October 2023 the school was graded as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted. In 2026, the school will be relocating to a state-of-the-art new building, constructed by the DfE, in Great Dunmow.

We are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, adaptable individual to join our successful Pastoral Leader Team.
As a member of the team, you will be working closely with students to ensure that their conduct is in line with the schools high expectations whilst liaising with staff and parents. The Pastoral Leader role is an integral part of the school's Student Welfare Team, dealing with a range of matters across the school, applying the schools behaviour policies and Sanctions.

Previous experience of working with children (11-16) preferably in an educational setting is desirable, and experience of dealing with external agencies would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, strong interpersonal skills combined with strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills (Microsoft Office & SIMS). They will also have a calm and tactful approach, ability to work to tight deadlines, understand the importance of confidentiality and be emotionally resilient.

At Helena Romanes School we value the personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these values. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Helena Romanes School joined the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust in September 2020. Consequently, there are a wide range of opportunities in terms of CPD, school-to-school collaboration and career development for members of our team.

The school is a popular and successful 4-18 comprehensive, all-through school, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communications to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.

Please apply by application form, which can be found on our school website www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk to Eleanor Ball, HR Officer eball@hrs.education

The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS Disclosure Certificate and medical clearance.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.