Are you an inspirational educator with a passion for guiding and supporting young people? Teach Now is proud to be recruiting for a School Pastoral Leader to join a forward-thinking, high-achieving secondary school in Hertfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teacher or middle leader who is eager to combine strong pastoral care with academic leadership.
About the School
This dynamic and innovative school serves students across Key Stages 3 to 5, with a reputation for fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative staff culture, and a leadership team that values innovation and wellbeing in equal measure. Teachers of English are especially encouraged to apply.
The Role
As Pastoral Leader, you will take charge of the pastoral organisation and wellbeing of a year group, working closely with Form Tutors and Pastoral Support Officers to ensure every student is supported academically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll help create a safe, inclusive environment where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Why Join This School?
• Inspiring Team: Join a passionate, supportive staff community that thrives on collaboration and shared success.
• Career Development: Enjoy access to excellent professional development, mentoring, and clear progression pathways.
• Innovative Culture: Work in a school that embraces creativity, technology, and modern teaching practices.
• Great Location: Situated near key transport routes (M1, A1, M25) for an easy commute.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and lead with empathy, enthusiasm, and excellence — we’d love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance