Pastoral Lead

Kellington Primary School, Goole, North Yorkshire, DN14 0NY

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 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: £12,634.00 - £13,249.00 Annually (Actual) Grade E - Point 6-9

Pastoral Lead job summary

About this Role

GTA: Grade: E (point 6-9) Hours: 20.75 hours per week (Term Time Only)

🌟 Pastoral Lead

Kellington Primary School

Do you have the heart to connect with children, the skills to help them overcome barriers and the ambition to make a real difference?

Kellington Primary School is looking for a warm, resilient and proactive Pastoral Lead to join our team.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting children's wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and engagement.

You will be a key member of our Attendance Team, working closely with children and families to identify and remove barriers to regular attendance. You will build strong relationships with families and work collaboratively with Early Help and other external agencies to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

The role also includes responsibility as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working closely with the DSL and wider safeguarding team to promote the safety and welfare of all children.

🌱 Thrive experience desirable

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or experienced Thrive practitioners. Thrive experience is desirable rather than essential; we are also keen to hear from professionals with experience in pastoral care, safeguarding, attendance, SEND, behaviour or family support.

⭐ We are looking for someone who:

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families.

• Is calm, compassionate, resilient and solution-focused.

• Has high expectations for every child.

• Understands that behaviour is communication and looks beyond the presenting behaviour.

• Is confident having sensitive conversations with families.

• Is passionate about improving attendance and removing barriers to learning.

• Understands safeguarding and demonstrates strong professional curiosity.

• Lives and models our school values of resilience, respect, integrity and kindness.

• Works effectively with colleagues, families and external agencies.

💛 Why Kellington?

At Kellington, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We want our children to develop resilience, show respect, act with integrity and treat others with kindness.

Above all, we want to help every child to shine.

We are an ambitious primary school committed to high expectations, strong relationships and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our developing approach to pastoral support, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing, while making a genuine difference to children's lives.

If you believe every child can thrive with the right support, and you share our passion for helping children to shine, we would love to hear from you.

🌟 Come and make a difference at Kellington.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Contact Lisa Hurd 01977 661127 or admin@kp.starmat.uk to arrange a visit or find out more.

We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. You could enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.

• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Kellington Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 89 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kellington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kellington-primary-school

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