PASTORAL LEAD

Lancashire County Council; Helmshore; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Alder Grange School in Rawtenstall, Lancashire is seeking a Part-time Pastoral Lead to champion pupil well-being, behaviour, attendance and progress. The role involves liaising with families, school staff and external agencies to ensure holistic support for every child.

The post is permanent with Monday and Friday sessions, and requires an active commitment to the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 framework and a DBS check on shortlisting.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to children.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and ICT use.

Responsibilities

• Promote pupil well-being, supporting academic progress and removing barriers to learning.
• Manage pupil behaviour and improve attendance.
• Act as a link between the school, home and external agencies for holistic support.
• Work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Relate to children

Team work

Communication skills

ICT skills

Time management

Organisation

Confidentiality understanding

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

First Aid Qualification

Job description

The Pastoral Lead plays a crucial role in championing pupil well-being, academic achievement, and personal development. You will remove barriers to learning by managing pupil behaviour, improving attendance, and supporting academic progress. Serving as a key link between the school, home, and external agencies, you will ensure every child has the holistic support required to thrive. The role is offered on a permanent basis, part time hours on a Monday and Friday. We are looking for someone who is flexible in approach, enthusiastic and well-organised and keen to promote and implement our positive behaviour policy, and confident in both working alone and in part of a multi-disciplined team. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Closing date 2/11/2026 - 9am

Location Alder Grange School, Calder Road, Off Hollin Lane, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW (904 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.aldergrange.com

For an informal discussion please contact: [e-mail]

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE passes at 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• First Aid Qualification or willingness to study to acquire appropriate qualification

Essential Experience

• Ability to relate well to children
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Time management skills
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to make effective use of ICT
• Flexible attitude to work

Desirable Experience

• Pastoral experience of working within a secondary school
• Administrative Skills

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.