Graduate Pastoral Year Leader

Brent, North West London | Full-Time | Term Time Only | £27,000 – £32,000

Are you a graduate who is passionate about supporting young people beyond the classroom?

Can you motivate, mentor and inspire students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally?

Looking for an exciting graduate role that could lead to a career in teaching, pastoral leadership, safeguarding or educational psychology?

An ambitious and highly respected secondary school in Brent is seeking an exceptional Graduate Pastoral Year Leader to join its pastoral team from September.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a compassionate, confident and resilient graduate who wants to make a genuine difference to young people's lives. Working alongside experienced Heads of Year, safeguarding professionals and senior leaders, you'll become a key figure in supporting students' wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and personal development.

Every school has teachers who educate—but the very best schools also have inspirational pastoral staff who shape confidence, resilience and character. This is your opportunity to become one of them.

Whether your long-term ambition is teaching, pastoral leadership, youth work, educational psychology or school leadership, this role provides exceptional experience in one of the most rewarding areas of education.

Your Responsibilities

As a Graduate Pastoral Year Leader, you will:

• Support the Head of Year with the day-to-day pastoral care of a designated year group.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and external agencies.
• Mentor students on a one-to-one basis, promoting confidence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and student wellbeing.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support students facing academic or personal challenges.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SEN professionals and safeguarding leads.
• Help organise assemblies, enrichment activities and rewards programmes.
• Become a trusted adult who students can rely on throughout the school year.

Why Join This School?

• Competitive salary of £27,000–£32,000.
• Term-time only with an excellent work-life balance.
• Outstanding mentoring from experienced pastoral leaders.
• Exceptional training in behaviour management, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Clear progression into teaching, pastoral leadership and wider education careers.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community that values every member of staff.
• Modern facilities and a strong culture of collaboration.
• Easily accessible Brent location with excellent transport links.
• A leadership team committed to investing in ambitious graduates.

Who We're Looking For

• A 2:1 or First-Class degree from a leading UK university (all subjects considered).
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Someone who is empathetic, resilient and able to build trust with young people.
• A proactive graduate who enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• An individual passionate about helping students overcome barriers and achieve success.

This is far more than a graduate support role—it's an opportunity to become a positive role model, help shape young people's futures and gain invaluable experience in one of the most rewarding careers available.

Ready to make a lasting impact?

Send your CV and a Cover Letter to Ryan at KPI Education today. Interviews are taking place immediately for September, and exceptional graduates will be shortlisted as applications are received. Don't miss the opportunity to begin an inspiring career in education with a school that is committed to developing tomorrow's leaders.

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