Job description: To apply for this post please complete the application form on our website Deadline for Applications is Friday 10th October 2025 Interviews date tbc Start Date December 2025 Location - Shire Oak Academy Job Description The role of the Ethos Leader is to work with school staff to impact the culture and curriculum of the school through the development of a bespoke Ethos Programme. The Ethos Leader drives the work of the Ethos Team in their partner school to embed a whole school approach that includes curriculum contributions, delivery of lessons, drop-down days, intervention groups, enrichment activities, workshops, assemblies & special events. This makes a long-term difference for students and their families. Our Vision for Transformation At the heart of all we do is a passion to help transform students lives, helping develop the whole person and equipping them reach their full potential. We exist to transform young peoples lives through holistic education. Through our Christian ethos we are committed to working with schools from the inside out to support the aspirational, relational, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Our approach to education focusses on developing the whole person, enhancing student wellbeing, and improving OFSTED outcomes to help transform school communities. Key Responsibilities Lead and embed the onsite Ethos Team, comprising a Youth Worker and a Family Support Worker. Develop and deliver a calendared Ethos Programme in collaboration with key staff. This includes drop-down days, lessons, intervention groups, enrichment activities, workshops, assemblies, tutor time, and support for key Christian festivals. Ensure the Ethos Programme integrates with school priorities and positively contributes to OFSTED outcomes, with a focus on Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes, SMSC, British Values, RE, PSHE, RSHE, Citizenship, Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing, and Cultural Capital. Work with pastoral teams and curriculum leads to meet the pastoral and holistic needs of students. Foster relationships with local Church and Community Partners. Work as an integral part of the wider Ethos Team, collaborating across different schools to share best practices. Engage with a Central Team of specialists, external organisations, and school partners, including facilitating links with the local community where appropriate. Provide pastoral care, tailored to the individual needs of students. Track, record, and measure the impact of the Ethos Programme to ensure it is achieving the desired outcomes and meeting student needs. Carry out general administrative tasks, including managing budgets. Any other reasonable duties as directed by line management. We have a clear expectation that employed staff will have a familiarity with, and an ability to perform in accordance with, the mission, vision, and values of Grace Foundations charitable objective. In line with these charitable objectives, and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post holder is a practicing Christian.