We are delighted to welcome applications for the role of Senior Pastoral Lead at Hartford Church of England High School. Our school is a great place to work! We have brilliant students, talented and committed staff and supportive parents. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, demonstrated that we are a good and improving school and our ambition is to make Hartford Church of England High School an outstanding place to learn and work.  

This new position of Senior Pastoral Lead is a central role in our pastoral team. The successful candidate will lead a team of associate pastoral staff dedicated to ensuring that the students at Hartford Church of England High School have outstanding attitudes to learning and display excellent behaviour. Pastoral leadership is imperative to the calm and orderly nature of our school: a constant presence around school, challenging and supporting students to uphold our HART values based on a Christian foundation of love and truth; working with young people to regulate their behaviour. This role is pivotal in the development of our Behaviour and Attitudes Policy at Hartford Church of England High School.  

If you believe that you have the skills and attributes to be the Senior Pastoral Leader at Hartford Church of England High School, then we want to hear from you!    

If you would like to know more about the role, speak to the Headteacher or visit the school, please contact us by email head@hartfordhigh.co.uk or telephone 01606 786000. On behalf of all the staff and students at Hartford Church of England High School, we look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our school in the future!   

Hartford enjoys fantastic transport links, being close to both the A49 and A556 with fast links to both the M6 and M56. There are two mainline railway stations within two minutes of the school and Manchester International Airport is only 25 minutes away. Many parents utilise the excellent transport links to work in Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington or beyond.

The school is situated in a beautiful part of Cheshire providing easy access to areas for walking, riding, cycling, sailing and canoeing. The National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District, the Lake District are all within easy transport reach. 

Hartford Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of this process, all staff and volunteers are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Online checks including social media will be made prior to interview.

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.