Pastoral Lead with Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities - Rufford Park Primary

If you are interested in this post, please submit a completed application form to the school along with a covering letter no longer than 1 page of A4 be email or post to: Michelle Atkinson (SBM) - office@ruffordparkprimary.org.uk or Rufford Park Primary School, Rufford Avenue, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7QR

Rufford Park Primary School - Schools

Job Description and Person Specification

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We are seeking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Pastoral Lead to join our team.

The role is essential in providing practical support to pupils across school and play a role, with others, in working proactively to break down barriers to learning. The role is also essential in planning and delivering practical support, advice and guidance to vulnerable families to reduce the risk of being referred to social care; improve pupil attendance and punctuality; and ensure families recognise their roles and responsibilities in the education of their children.

The successful candidate should have experience of working in a similar pastoral role and be able to engage with various stakeholders including pupils, parents, other staff members and external professionals.

You will be organised and methodical in your approach to your workload.You will proactively manage your own timetable and liaise on a regular basis with the Headteacher and the Deputy Headteacher.

You should have a knowledge of strategies to engage and motivate young people and families. You will be a natural problem solver and have experience of working closely with other external agencies, sometimes with highly confidential information and complex scenarios.

Why work at Rufford Park Primary School?
• Be a part of our brilliant school.
• Play a major role in the providing outstanding pastoral support for our children.
• Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are supporting teaching and learning to ensure our pupils are successful in every way.
• Be part of a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students.


Application Process
Please download the job description and specification and submit a completed application form to the school along with a covering letter no longer than 1 page of A4.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30 June 2023 at 12 noon
Planned Interview date: Friday 7 July 2023

Interested candidates are invited to visit the school to meet with the Headteacher. Please contact school to arrange a visit - 0113 3910906.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.