Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
* Ability to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of young people, parents/carers, from different backgrounds
* Ability to work effectively and network with a wide range of support services, from both the public and private sectors, and an ability to draw upon a wide range of support, information, opportunities and guidance
* Ability to work well in a team with resilience, a sense of humour, positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm
* Experience of working with young people and families; ability to relate to young people within different age groups about attendance and behaviour issues
* Ability to assess and review young people and family circumstances and plan appropriate responses, drawing on in-school and external advice and expertise where necessary
* Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
* Lead on the monitoring of, and intervention in, cases of unauthorised absence and poor punctuality
* Able to quickly establish positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and a wide range of people from within and outside the school
* Ability to maintain a non-confrontational approach especially when confronted with challenging behaviour
* Good oral and written communication
* Ability to engage in joint goal setting with an individual student as part of the learning action planning process
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion at all times, combined with a calm personality, a practical approach and sound judgement
* Ability to be a good role model to young people – demonstrate and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
* Excellent record of attendance
* Ability to show kindness and empathy to all
* Commitment to raising achievement and improving the educational experiences of all students
* Competent in the use of IT and ability to train others how to use it
* Planning and prioritising own workload and managing conflicting demands
* A commitment to Equal Opportunities
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
* Ability to demonstrate using own initiative
What the school offers its staff
Why join the Hastings Family?
At Hastings, we live by our motto: Care and Excellence for All.
We are a thriving, oversubscribed community school with a strong academic record and a reputation for nurturing ambition, responsibility, and self-development in every pupil.
* Ofsted: Judged “Good” with outstanding pupil behaviour and relationships.
* Academic success: Progress 8 consistently above average (+0.40 last year).
* Facilities: Multi-million investment in 2025, including 8 new classrooms, a sports hall, and redeveloped pastoral and dining areas.
* Community: A supportive, ambitious, and enriching environment for staff and pupils alike.
What We Offer You
* Comprehensive induction programme – tailored support for ECTs and new staff.
* Professional development – ongoing training, appraisal, and opportunities to grow.
* Wellbeing focus – a culture of care and respect for staff.
* Collaborative team spirit – work alongside talented, reflective practitioners.
* Enriching curriculum – access to a wide range of resources, facilities, and extracurricular opportunities.
Further details about the role
Hastings High school has a dedicated, experienced and passionate pastoral team that strives to bring the best out of our pupils on their journey here at Hastings. The area housed in a newly refurbished area of the school consists of
* Assistant Headteacher
* Head of Lower School
* Head of Upper School
* Assistant Head of Lower School – Year 7
* Assistant Head of Lower School – Year 8
* Head of Year 9
* Head of Year 10
* Head of Year 11
* Pastoral Support Worker
* 2x LCITC Mentors
We believe that building positive relationships with our pupils and their parents/carers is essential. Being part of our Hastings Family, fostering a strong sense of belonging, is vitally important for helping all our pupils to reach their true potential.
We are a school that offers high levels of support, care and dedication, whilst also having high standards and expectations of our Hastings Family. The Pastoral teams work together to uphold the school's values, they support pupils with their behaviour and needs, using a relational and restorative approach. We also work closely with parents, carers and outside agencies to help our pupils achieve, and access, the very best opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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