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About this Role
GTA: Grade: E (point 6-9) Hours: 20.75 hours per week (Term Time Only)
🌟 Pastoral Lead
Kellington Primary School
Do you have the heart to connect with children, the skills to help them overcome barriers and the ambition to make a real difference?
Kellington Primary School is looking for a warm, resilient and proactive Pastoral Lead to join our team.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting children's wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and engagement.
You will be a key member of our Attendance Team, working closely with children and families to identify and remove barriers to regular attendance. You will build strong relationships with families and work collaboratively with Early Help and other external agencies to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
The role also includes responsibility as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working closely with the DSL and wider safeguarding team to promote the safety and welfare of all children.
🌱 Thrive experience desirable
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or experienced Thrive practitioners. Thrive experience is desirable rather than essential; we are also keen to hear from professionals with experience in pastoral care, safeguarding, attendance, SEND, behaviour or family support.
⭐ We are looking for someone who:
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
- Is calm, compassionate, resilient and solution-focused.
- Has high expectations for every child.
- Understands that behaviour is communication and looks beyond the presenting behaviour.
- Is confident having sensitive conversations with families.
- Is passionate about improving attendance and removing barriers to learning.
- Understands safeguarding and demonstrates strong professional curiosity.
- Lives and models our school values of resilience, respect, integrity and kindness.
- Works effectively with colleagues, families and external agencies.
💛 Why Kellington?
At Kellington, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We want our children to develop resilience, show respect, act with integrity and treat others with kindness.
Above all, we want to help every child to shine.
We are an ambitious primary school committed to high expectations, strong relationships and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our developing approach to pastoral support, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing, while making a genuine difference to children's lives.
If you believe every child can thrive with the right support, and you share our passion for helping children to shine, we would love to hear from you.
🌟 Come and make a difference at Kellington.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Contact Lisa Hurd 01977 661127 or [email protected] to arrange a visit or find out more.
We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. You could enjoy:
- Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.
- Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
- Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.
A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.
At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.
