Full Time Pastoral Lead
Derwent Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6AL20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is 37hours per week Monday-Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £24599.00 - £26684.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Experience
Experience of working with primary-aged children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
Experience supporting pupils with challenging or complex behaviour
Experience of working with families and/or external agencies
Experience of implementing support strategies or interventions for vulnerable pupils
Knowledge and Skills
Secure understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection
Ability to implement, monitor and review support plans effectively
Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and senior leaders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with families
Ability to organise and manage provision (e.g. timetables, interventions, records)
Ability to influence practice through modelling and support, rather than formal leadership
Personal Qualities
Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
Calm, resilient and solution-focused when working with challenging situations
A team player who works effectively under direction while showing initiative
Committed to inclusion and high expectations for all pupils
Reflective and open to professional development
Willing to bring ideas and contribute to improving practice, within a collaborative structure
Desirable
Relevant qualifications (e.g. counselling, safeguarding, SEMH, nurture)
Experience of working within a nurture provision
Experience of coordinating interventions or provision
Understanding of attendance strategies and barriers to attendance
Experience of supporting whole-school approaches to behaviour or wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
Are you driven to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children?
Derwent Primary School is looking to appoint a passionate and skilled Pastoral Lead to join our team at an exciting time. Following our recent Ofsted inspection, we are on a clear journey of improvement, with new leadership, high expectations and a strong commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.
Inspectors recognised our strong safeguarding culture and established pastoral support, alongside the need to further strengthen provision for our most vulnerable pupils. This role is central to that next step.
You will work closely with senior leaders and staff to:
Lead and develop our nurture and pastoral provision
Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
Work with families and external agencies
Champion opportunities for our most disadvantaged pupils
Contribute to improving behaviour, attendance and inclusion
We are looking for someone who is trauma-informed, resilient, and ready to support change, bringing fresh ideas and a deep commitment to inclusion.
In return, we offer strong support, high-quality CPD and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is determined to improve with a committed and supportive senior leadership team.
Join us and help transform lives.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance including an online check for shortlisted candidates..
This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Derwent Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 304 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Derwent Primary School website
- Email address
- w.jordan@derwentprimary.net
- Phone number
- 01332 346222
We are a welcoming, inclusive school where children achieve to their full potential. At Derwent we recognise children’s individuality and the challenges they face. Therefore, reflected in the heart of our curriculum design, we ensure that all children have an entitlement to rich and stimulating learning overflowing with first-hand experiences relevant to their needs. The curriculum gives all learners, particularly the most disadvantaged the knowledge and self-discipline to become ‘anything’ and ‘anyone’.
Arranging a visit to Derwent Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email w.jordan@derwentprimary.net.
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