39 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    October 2026

  • Closing date

    2 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: The position is for 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only (including INSET days), plus 2 weeks during the holiday periods.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Single Status pay scale Grade 10 (scale point 26-28) £36,380 to £38,872 pro-rata, per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience of working with primary-aged children in a range of contexts.
  • Is educated to A Level, HND standard or equivalent, or can demonstrate equivalent experience and abilities.
  • Is passionate about creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment where children can flourish.
  • Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is approachable, friendly and positive.
  • Has excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
  • Is flexible and willing to learn and adapt.
  • Brings warmth, resilience and a sense of humour to their work.
  • Maintains the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
  • Is kind, patient and committed to supporting the whole school community

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A welcoming, caring and supportive school community.
  • Friendly and dedicated colleagues who work together as Team St Lens.
  • Enthusiastic and engaging children who are a joy to work with.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day.

If you are committed to helping every child succeed and believe that strong pastoral support can

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
400 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
mdavey@stlens.org
Phone number
01424 422950

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