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Pastoral Lead and PSHEE Teacher
- Organisation: Thornton College
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Tenure: Part-time
- Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 27 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge.
For September 2026, Thornton College is looking to appoint a Pastoral Lead for Years 7 & 8 and Teacher of PSHEE
This is a part time position, working 8am – 6pm, 2.5 / 0.5 FTE days per week
Our 2024 CSI Inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and our most recent (2025) ISI inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence' evident in the student body. We are accredited by both NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) and the British Council (International Schools Award) and in 2025 were shortlisted as Independent Girls’ School of the Year. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment. The school offer a range of staff benefits including generous fee remission for eligible children, free onsite parking, and access to our extensive grounds and facilities.
The desirable candidate will not just be enthusiastic but deeply passionate about the wellbeing and safety of the children in their care and they will inspire and challenge our young people to enable them to develop into highly effective, independent learners and achieve their potential as individuals, both during their time at Thornton and in the future.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Closing Date for applications: 26th June 2026
Interviews: w/c 2nd July 2026 (We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process).
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
Email: [email protected]
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls set within 27 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge.
Description
For September 2026, Thornton College is looking to appoint a Pastoral Lead for Years 7 & 8 and Teacher of PSHEE
This is a part time position, working 8am – 6pm, 2.5 / 0.5 FTE days per week
Our 2024 CSI Inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and our most recent (2025) ISI inspection commented positively on the ‘rapid’ academic progress made by students across the school and the ‘high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence' evident in the student body. We are accredited by both NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) and the British Council (International Schools Award) and in 2025 were shortlisted as Independent Girls’ School of the Year. The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment. The school offer a range of staff benefits including generous fee remission for eligible children, free onsite parking, and access to our extensive grounds and facilities.
The desirable candidate will not just be enthusiastic but deeply passionate about the wellbeing and safety of the children in their care and they will inspire and challenge our young people to enable them to develop into highly effective, independent learners and achieve their potential as individuals, both during their time at Thornton and in the future.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Closing Date for applications: 26th June 2026
Interviews: w/c 2nd July 2026 (We encourage early applications as Thornton College reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the application process).
Thornton College will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with the updated guidance from KCSIE to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children, that may need to be raised or clarified at interview.
Thornton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS and barred list check by the Disclosures and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Taryn Robinson, PA to the Head, should you have any queries.
Email: [email protected]
