Pastoral Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
John Ray Junior School, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Handover to be given. Dates will be discussed at interview stage.
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £21,023.01 - £23,220.32 Annually (Actual)
Pastoral Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead job summary
Pastoral Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Hours:
28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30am till 14.30pm)
Term time only plus 2 training days
An exciting opportunity has arisen at John Ray Junior School for the position of Pastoral Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
As part of this role, you will be required to liaise effectively with pupils, parents, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), school staff and a range of external agencies. You will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral needs of our pupils, while working closely with colleagues, families and professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.
The successful applicant will be a committed and dedicated team player with strong administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have an open-door approach and be able to provide pupils and staff with an approachable, caring and safe environment where they feel listened to, supported and valued.
You will need to:
- Work effectively as part of a team while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
- Be punctual, dependable, trustworthy and professional at all times.
- Be proactive, solution-focused and able to respond positively to challenges.
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external professionals.
- Demonstrate discretion, tact and a strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Remain patient, courteous, calm and positive, even when dealing with challenging or sensitive situations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records and demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Have a genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development of children.
A working knowledge of a school environment would be a distinct advantage, as would previous experience of working with external agencies and professionals.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the responsibilities, expectations and requirements for the role of Pastoral Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
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 John Ray Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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