Pastoral Lead
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 7BS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 768c9ae8-e746-4832-a07d-aa7abba497a4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking someone who can:
• Assist the Headteachers and Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) in taking the lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school (acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer), coordinating referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and multi agencies through joint planning, training and monitoring of arrangements for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.
• Provide pastoral and wellbeing support to pupils.
• Coordinate early help and intervention to pupils and families.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• The chance to become part of our vibrant, dedicated, hard-working team.
• Continued investment in your professional development and training to support you in the role.
• Encouraging, friendly, supportive school community who actively promote the vision and aims of the school.
• A fully committed and supportive Governing Body.
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.
We are seeking someone who can:
• Assist the Headteachers and Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) in taking the lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school (acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer), coordinating referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and multi agencies through joint planning, training and monitoring of arrangements for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.
• Provide pastoral and wellbeing support to pupils.
• Coordinate early help and intervention to pupils and families.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• The chance to become part of our vibrant, dedicated, hard-working team.
• Continued investment in your professional development and training to support you in the role.
• Encouraging, friendly, supportive school community who actively promote the vision and aims of the school.
• A fully committed and supportive Governing Body.
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.