To start September 2026
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and high-quality Post 16 Pastoral Lead to guide the next generation of changemakers. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our thriving, modern Sixth Form, guiding students through the most transformative stage of their education.
You will be the driving force behind pastoral care, championing a culture where every student feels valued and inspired. From coordinating enriching wider learning & leadership experiences to managing UCAS and apprenticeship pathways, you will prepare young people for success in the real world. Ada Lovelace specialises in T-Level delivery and has secured high-quality industry partners, ensuring students gain exceptional opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world practice.
Our vision is to develop confident, professional adults with highly developed soft skills. We are looking to appoint a leader who shares that ambition. If you are passionate about empowering students to flourish academically, socially, and personally and are eager to pioneer modern approaches to education, we would welcome your application.
At Ada Lovelace High School, we place a strong emphasis on valuing staff time and supporting professional growth. Our approach is designed to help teachers thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Students finish early on Fridays, giving staff dedicated time for high-quality CPD every Friday afternoon. This ensures that professional development is embedded into the working week. Our commitment to staff wellbeing goes hand in hand with our ambition for excellence, with a centralised academic curriculum alongside shared pastoral systems and resources.
We provide opportunities for colleagues to deepen subject knowledge, engage in research, and undertake further qualifications such as National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Our CPD programme is comprehensive and forward-thinking, ensuring staff remain up to date with the latest developments in pedagogy and curriculum design.
At Ada Lovelace, we believe the biggest impact happens when we work together as a team. Team culture is central to everything we do, and we regularly remind ourselves that “we are all developing teachers.” Collaboration, consistency, and shared learning are at the heart of our approach.
We offer:
- Exceptional professional development and career progression
- Positive working relationships at all levels
- A supportive Leadership Team
- Opportunities to gain experience within four different Trust schools with a shared commitment to collaboration
The successful candidate will have:
- A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
- Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
- The ability to inspire and motivate students across the ability range
- A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
- A reflective approach and drive for continuous improvement
- A commitment to the ethos and values of the school
About Ada Lovelace CE High School
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is proud to be the newest school in the Twyford CofE Academies Trust, serving the local Ealing community with an ambitious vision and outstanding standards. Our modern, purpose-built site provides an inspiring environment for learning, with light-filled classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities that support both academic excellence and creativity. Rooted in the legacy of Ada Lovelace as a pioneering thinker, our ethos encourages innovation, problem-solving, and courage in learning.
With a broad and balanced curriculum, extended learning opportunities, and a thriving Sixth Form offering T Levels, we are committed to stretching every student academically and personally. At Ada Lovelace, we work tirelessly to ensure all students achieve their very best and, as our motto says, Make the Leap.
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2023), Ada Lovelace is part of one of the top-performing Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK, consistently achieving GCSE progress scores in the top 1% nationally. Whilst the school has a strong Christian ethos, its admissions policy is open rather than faith-based, and it is heavily oversubscribed. More information can be found on our website: https://adalovelace.org.uk/
About Twyford CE Academies Trust
The Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT) comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. Over the past decade, the Trust has launched three new schools alongside Twyford CE High School. The Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive setting, embracing the motto ‘Life in all its fullness’ and encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well.
The admissions policy for each Trust school includes criterion for ‘Children of all staff’ places for Year 7 entry.
How to apply
Please follow the link to apply via our Vacancies page: https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 4 January 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and references from previous employers.
