PUPIL AND FAMILY SUPPORT MANAGER SEND LIAISON AND SENIOR DSL
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 88fbb7a0-31bb-49b9-b3c7-c006ef396a12 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St Paul’s CE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pastoral and Pupil Support Manager.
Information
Thank you for expressing an interest in the full time permanent Pastoral and Child Support Manager vacancy at St Paul’s Church of England VA Primary School. St Paul’s is a two-form entry voluntary aided school comprising of fourteen classes. It is set in extensive well-maintained grounds overlooking Pendle Hill. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding person to join the Senior Leadership team and work alongside our great team of staff. The successful applicant will be responsible for safeguarding and all elements of Pastoral and Child support. Our school is a lovely place to work and has the Christian values at the heart of all we do. Our mission is to Love God, Love Ourselves, Love Others, Love Learning. Our children are a pleasure to work with and thoroughly enjoy coming to school. The whole of the St Paul’s family has embraced our values. With regards to our facilities, we are very fortunate to be set within extensive, well-maintained grounds, which offer unlimited potential toenhance all of our children’s outdoor learning. We are blessed with a forest school, adventure playground, separate yards and a large field. All of our children are fortunate enough to enjoy time in our forest school. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates
We are looking for:
• An inspirational individual and leader to work with our staff, children, families, governors and senior leadership team to build upon our considerable successes and take us forward on the next phase of our school journey.
• someone who will contribute to the vision and mission of St. Paul’s CE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wonderful, strong and established team.
What the school offers its staff
• Well behaved and hard-working pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.
• A highly supportive Governing Body.
• Strong links with the Blackburn Diocese and Lancashire Local Authority.
• A commitment to continuing professional and spiritual development.
• A welcoming and well maintained school with an attractive learning environment.
• A very supportive well-being package for staff.
• Many opportunities for CPD
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.
The Governors of St Paul’s CE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pastoral and Pupil Support Manager.
Information
Thank you for expressing an interest in the full time permanent Pastoral and Child Support Manager vacancy at St Paul’s Church of England VA Primary School. St Paul’s is a two-form entry voluntary aided school comprising of fourteen classes. It is set in extensive well-maintained grounds overlooking Pendle Hill. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding person to join the Senior Leadership team and work alongside our great team of staff. The successful applicant will be responsible for safeguarding and all elements of Pastoral and Child support. Our school is a lovely place to work and has the Christian values at the heart of all we do. Our mission is to Love God, Love Ourselves, Love Others, Love Learning. Our children are a pleasure to work with and thoroughly enjoy coming to school. The whole of the St Paul’s family has embraced our values. With regards to our facilities, we are very fortunate to be set within extensive, well-maintained grounds, which offer unlimited potential toenhance all of our children’s outdoor learning. We are blessed with a forest school, adventure playground, separate yards and a large field. All of our children are fortunate enough to enjoy time in our forest school. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates
We are looking for:
• An inspirational individual and leader to work with our staff, children, families, governors and senior leadership team to build upon our considerable successes and take us forward on the next phase of our school journey.
• someone who will contribute to the vision and mission of St. Paul’s CE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wonderful, strong and established team.
What the school offers its staff
• Well behaved and hard-working pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.
• A highly supportive Governing Body.
• Strong links with the Blackburn Diocese and Lancashire Local Authority.
• A commitment to continuing professional and spiritual development.
• A welcoming and well maintained school with an attractive learning environment.
• A very supportive well-being package for staff.
• Many opportunities for CPD
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.