Pastoral Leader

Richard Whittington Primary School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 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: £27,254.00 - £37,280.00 Annually (FTE) H5 - H8

Pastoral Leader job summary

Aspire - Question & Reflect - Respect & Care - Collaborate

At Richard Whittington Primary School, we are seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Pastoral Leader to join our team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive both academically and personally. They will lead the school's pastoral provision, working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for children.

The role has a strong focus on attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and family support, ensuring that vulnerable pupils receive the right support at the right time.

For candidates with appropriate experience, there may be opportunities to undertake additional safeguarding leadership responsibilities, including acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) or Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

At Richard Whittington Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to access a high-quality education and achieve their full potential. Our children deserve the very best provision, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Working Days

• Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

We can offer:

• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues
• An exciting and rewarding place to work
• Opportunities for professional development, training and career progression
• A strong commitment to high standards
• A collaborative ethos where we strive to be the best we can be
• Hardworking and committed staff, alongside a supportive parent community and governing body

We warmly welcome visits to the school and would encourage prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and arrange a tour.

Richard Whittington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance and all other relevant pre-employment checks.

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 Richard Whittington Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 288 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Whittington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-whittington-primary-school-bishop-s-stortford

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