Pastoral Lead
The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1JQDeadline is tomorrow
Earliest start date
28 November 2025
Latest start date
8 December 2025
Closing date
31 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
9 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- G6; 15-18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
Pastoral Lead
Purpose of the Role
To provide high-quality pastoral care and support to pupils and their families, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve
their full potential. The Pastoral Lead will play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, and positive behaviour across
the school, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Pupil Support and Wellbeing
Provide daily pastoral support to pupils, responding to emotional, social and behavioural needs in a calm, caring and consistent
manner.
Develop trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a key adult for those who need additional nurture or mentoring.
Lead and deliver small-group or 1:1 interventions focused on social, emotional and mental health (SEMH).
Support pupils to develop positive friendships, resilience, and strategies for managing emotions and behaviour.
Promote restorative approaches to conflict resolution, encouraging empathy and understanding among pupils.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the Headteacher and DSL in all aspects of safeguarding and child
protection.
Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals (social care, health, early help, etc.) to ensure coordinated support for
vulnerable pupils.
Attend multi-agency meetings and, where appropriate, act as Lead Professional for Team Around the Child (TAC) or Early Help
cases.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leadership
Lead the school’s approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing, developing initiatives and interventions that support pupils
and staff.
Work alongside SLT to embed a whole-school culture of wellbeing, inclusion and emotional literacy.
Coordinate support for pupils experiencing mental health challenges, liaising with specialist services when needed.
Support the delivery of wellbeing activities, assemblies, and awareness campaigns throughout the year.
Family and Community Engagement
Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, offering guidance and signposting to appropriate support services.
Facilitate early help and family support initiatives to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for pupils.
Work with families to overcome barriers to learning, attendance and behaviour, promoting positive home-school partnerships.
Teamwork and Professional Development
Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders to ensure pastoral needs are understood and met.
Contribute to staff training and awareness sessions on safeguarding, behaviour, and mental health.
Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge related to pastoral care.
Personal Qualities and Skills
Warm, approachable and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting children and families.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations calmly and professionally.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, child protection and early help processes.
Commitment to the school’s ethos and values, promoting inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Wonderful children who are eager to learn and
who embody our school’s values.
The chance to be part of a dedicated, supportive
and experienced team who are committed to
making a difference.
A strong commitment to your professional
development, with opportunities for training and
growth.
A caring and inclusive Christian school
community where wellbeing and belonging are
central to everything we do.
A welcoming and positive working environment
where you will be valued and supported.
We Offer:
A nurturing, inclusive and values-led school community.
Supportive colleagues and a leadership team committed to wellbeing and professional growth.
Opportunities for continued training in SEMH qualifications, safeguarding, mental health, and restorative practice.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobUpload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 424 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- Fran.hedges@st-john.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01775722644
Arranging a visit to The Spalding St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Fran.hedges@st-john.lincs.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Wyberton Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7RZ
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Lincolnshire and Lincoln