Pastoral and Family Support Lead
Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1HP25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 1am
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,754 - £20,013 actual pa
Pastoral and Family Support Lead job summary
To work across the Sunflower Federation
Brooke VC Primary, 5 High Green, Brooke, Norfolk NR15 1HP
Hempnall Primary School, 1 The Street, Hempnall, Norfolk NR15 2AD
Email: hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk
- Salary - Scale F, £18,754 - £20,013 actual pa (£29,064 - £31,022 FTE)
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 28 hours per week (4 days)
- Term Time plus 1 week
- Required ASAP
Join Our Caring and Inspiring Village School Communities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners? The Sunflower Federation is seeking a dedicated and skilled Pastoral and Family Support Lead to join our warm, inclusive team. This is a unique opportunity to work in our close-knit village school settings where every pupil is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
About The Sunflower Federation
The Sunflower Federation is a federation of two small, mixed-age primary schools, Brooke VC Primary School and Hempnall Primary School, located in welcoming village communities. We are proud of our nurturing environment where pupils learn, achieve, and grow together.
We are committed to continuous improvement, focusing on inclusive teaching and learning.
About the Role
- The Pastoral and Family Support Lead will work directly with children and parents in a non-judgemental way, empowering them and their families to get the most out of the educational opportunities available.
- The PFSL will focus their work on preventative and early intervention activities. They will work predominantly with children and families where presenting needs are below the thresholds that trigger the involvement of specialist services and other agencies.
- Understand the primary rights and responsibilities of parents to raise their children, and support parents by helping them to improve their parenting skills, for example by facilitating basic parenting classes and providing appropriate information or referrals.
- To work with parents in a school context, supporting them and building their engagement with their child’s learning, strengthening relationships between them.
- To identify, with parents, reasons for their children’s non-attendance, and to work with parents and others to achieve regular attendance and reduce suspension.
Hours of work, 28 hours per week, over 4 days. 8.30-4.00 (30min unpaid lunchbreak). Location: 2 days at Brooke and 2 days at Hempnall.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong commitment to supporting the learning and well-being of all pupils, particularly those with additional needs
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Is confident in using IT and technology to enhance learning experiences
- Can work independently and as part of a team, providing direction to other support staff when needed
- Is reflective and eager to develop their own skills and knowledge continuously
- Has experience or training in specialist areas such as first aid or supporting pupils with specific medical needs is highly desirable
If you are motivated by the opportunity to help every pupil succeed in a community that values togetherness and resilience, you will thrive here.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development aligned with school improvement priorities and your career goals
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning, behaviour, and personal growth
- Collaboration with dedicated colleagues committed to inclusive education and continuous improvement
Become part of a Federation where you can truly make a difference — apply today and help us continue to nurture confident, compassionate learners ready to grow together.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed forms should be returned to Claire Sanford - hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk
Closing date: 17 May 2026, 12 midnight
Interview date: TBA
The Sunflower Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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