Job Introduction
Four Lanes Federation
Pastoral Lead
Hours: 8.15am - 4.30pm, 38.75hours, Monday to Friday, 40 weeks a year
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade E
Start Date: Immediately
Application deadline: 6th November
Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives?
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and highly organised Pastoral Lead to join our talented team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children, families and staff to ensure every child feels safe and supported.
As Pastoral Lead, you will play a pivotal role in promoting pupils' wellbeing, attendance, safety, behaviour and personal development. You will build strong relationships with families, support vulnerable pupils and work alongside senior leaders and external agencies to help children overcome barriers to success.
The Role
You will:
As Pastoral Lead, you will:
- Lead and coordinate pastoral support across the school.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and their families.
- Support pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
- Work closely with safeguarding, attendance and SEND teams.
- Liaise and work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to secure the best outcomes for children.
- Monitor attendance and punctuality, implementing interventions where needed.
- Support positive behaviour and inclusion across the school.
- Support staff in responding to pupils who may be distressed or vulnerable.
- Identify when referrals need to be made for additional support and lead safeguarding and child protection processes.
- Help create a culture where every child feels valued, safe and successful.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working with children and families.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
- Can build trusting relationships with children, parents and professionals.
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Is resilient, empathetic and solution-focused.
- Can manage sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations for all children.
- Has experience of therapeutic, targeted or ELSA work with children.
- Grade C English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent qualifications).
We Can Offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- Friendly and dedicated colleagues.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
- A role where no two days are the same and every success matters!
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via email to admin@fourlanesfederation.com
Applications will be reviewed on submission. We reserve the right to remove the avert upon appointment of the right candidate.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
