Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DFThis job expired on 30 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only plus 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,151-£32,020
Pay scale
- SCP 23-25
What skills and experience we're looking for
Training and Qualifications
5 GCSEs at C or above or equivalent, including Maths and English
Educated to GCE A level or equivalent
Qualification in relevant children’s services e.g. Diploma in Social
Work, Level 4 NVQ, Teaching or Youth Work
Educated to Degree level or equivalent
Professional Development and Experience
Experience of working with children/young people and/or families within an education or social work setting
Working with vulnerable young people
Working within a multi-agency setting
Professional Development and Experience
Experience of working with children/young people and/or families within an education or social work setting
Working with vulnerable young people
Working within a multi-agency setting
behaviour and wellbeing in school e.g. chairing FAM meetings and
liaising with outside agencies.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, but with the initiative to work independently
Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
Resilience and ability to manage and prioritise workload
Ability to prepare and present reports for staff including Pastoral Support Programmes and EHAT forms
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent record keeping and communication skills
Excellent ICT Skills and willingness to learn how to use of SIMs data, EHATs and CPOMS
An ability to collate and analyse data on attendance and behaviour
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the Equal Opportunities policies in practical terms in the context of service delivery, employment issues and commitment to customer care practices
Personal Skills and Attributes
Fully supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer the successful candidate:
- A friendly and supportive environment
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children
- Be supported towards your career aims
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cronton Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- rachel.clare@ldst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01514243881
Cronton Church of England Primary school is an outstanding 1 form entry school, with level access, located in the heart of Cronton village. We have a pre-school nursery that we are currently extending for 2 year old provision and run wraparound care on site to support parents.
Our mission is: “I can do everything through God who gives me strength”
To provide a wide range of outstanding educational and life experiences so that every child can attain their full potential within a happy and Christian environment based on Christian values.
WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE . . .
Based on the Christian faith, we aim to teach every child to be considerate and respectful of themselves, others and the environment with everyone leading by example and demonstrating our belief in the Christian values.
To make school a place of happy memories and enjoyable learning, where all children are given a chance to shine and to leave the school as well-rounded individuals prepared for the future.
To develop the children in our care by giving them wide ranging experiences so that they gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them and value the opportunities that they have.
To give the children a firm foundation in the skills needed to succeed by being literate, numerate, creative and to possess technology skills to discover information for themselves within a safe, purposeful and open learning environment. We have a well thought out and sequenced KEYS curriculum which is now fully embedded throughout the school. Extensive resources and the development of key learning attitudes enable ALL children to learn more and remember more, and in doing so unlock their knowledge. Our extended programme of enrichment activities fully supports our academic opportunities.
To develop the whole child so that they are confident and motivated to learn and develop their own individual abilities and talents to achieve success that is recognised and celebrated.
To involve parents in the partnership of their child’s education at our school and foster relationships that will support the development of their child. We aim to develop our own skills and knowledge as we recognise that learning is a lifelong journey and all staff are committed to their own development to benefit ourselves and the children we teach.
ETHOS AND VALUES
As a Church of England school, the foundation of our approach is the Christian faith. The school enjoys strong links with the church, and this allows everyone to learn about and practice Christian beliefs, and to take part in its community life. The school is committed to respecting the personal values and beliefs (religious or otherwise) of parents and children.
Our school values are underpinned by our Christian beliefs and values for life. The eighteen carefully chosen Christian Values which are Generosity, Justice, Wisdom, Compassion, Forgiveness, Trust, Service, Humility, Friendship, Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Courage, Creativity, Hope, Respect, Truthfulness and Peace. These are taught on a three year cycle with six values in each cycle.
The Governors and staff of Cronton C. E. School have aims for the children linked to our school motto “BEST”.
Believe - to have faith in God, oneself and others
Enjoy - to be happy, secure, confident and independent.
Succeed - for every child to be well motivated, develop their potential and experience success.
Together - to be part of the community, locally, nationally and globally; to be well mannered, disciplined, sociable, caring and respectful.
Education at Cronton CE Primary School is a partnership between the home, the school and the church. We aim to make the school a warm, inviting and welcoming place, where children can feel secure and where parents are valued.
We aim to develop children’s spiritual maturity enabling them to take responsibility for their own actions and to understand the needs of others. Giving children opportunities to reflect with awe and wonder on what they learn in school and the world around them and fostering their spiritual development. Throughout their time at Cronton C. E. School children are encouraged to express experiences, feelings, questions and ideas in their own words.
We believe that the school is both happy and welcoming, and that the education the children receive is of an extremely high standard. We foster a caring attitude in all who attend the school.
Arranging a visit to Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rachel.clare@ldst.org.uk.
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