Location: Gloucester
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (depending on scope of pastoral role)
An inclusive and progressive school in Gloucester is seeking a passionate teacher of Science to also take on a significant pastoral role — either as a Head of Year or Lead for PSHE/Wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to combine subject teaching with meaningful impact on students’ personal development and emotional growth.
The pastoral team is collaborative, data-informed, and focused on early intervention, attendance, behaviour, and student voice. You’ll be supported by dedicated non-teaching pastoral staff and a values-led senior leadership team.
What Makes This Role Unique:
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A dual career path in both subject and pastoral leadership
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Outstanding support for wellbeing initiatives, PSHE development, and safeguarding
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Scope to lead assemblies, wellbeing campaigns, and transition programmes
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Highly valued Science department and collaborative teaching environment
Key Responsibilities:
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Teach Science to KS3 and KS4 with a strong emphasis on engagement and inclusion
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Lead a year group or theme across the school (e.g. mental health, character, PSHE)
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Support behaviour for learning, attendance, and student leadership
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Build strong relationships with families, agencies, and student councils
Ideal for Candidates Who:
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Are passionate about both Science education and student welfare
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Have experience in a form tutor or pastoral leadership capacity
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Are organised, caring, and able to manage time across dual responsibilities
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Believe in whole-child education and want to shape school culture