Pastoral Lead

North Yorkshire Council; Ripon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federation of Kirkby Malzeard C of E and St Nicholas C of E Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Pastoral Lead to support vulnerable pupils and their families. You will deliver targeted interventions, monitor wellbeing, and collaborate with staff to remove barriers to learning.

With safeguarding expertise, excellent communication, and a proactive, compassionate approach, you will lead daily pastoral activities and engage with external agencies to create a safe, inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Experience in educational, social care or pastoral settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct Pupil Support: Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to support emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Safeguarding Support: Support safeguarding and child protection processes.
• Attendance Tracking: Monitor pupil attendance and punctuality, supporting families.
• Family Liaison: Build trusting relationships with parents and carers.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise with social care, local authorities, and health professionals.
• Unstructured Time Leadership: Be present across the school to support pupils during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Data & Records: Maintain detailed, sensitive digital records of pastoral interventions.
• Breakfast club daily: greet and provide breakfast from 7.30am to 8.30am.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict mediation

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

As our Pastoral Lead, you will play a central role in removing barriers to learning and supporting our most vulnerable children. You will lead day-to-day pastoral work across the school, providing early interventions to address pupils' Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with families, teachers, and external agencies to ensure our children feel supported, valued, and safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Pupil Support: Deliver bespoke 1:1 and small group therapeutic interventions to support children's emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Safeguarding Support: Actively support safeguarding and child protection processes
• Attendance Tracking: Monitor and analyse pupil attendance and punctuality data, implementing early intervention strategies for families facing hurdles.
• Family Liaison: Act as a vital bridge between home and school, engaging closely with parents and carers to build trusting, collaborative relationships.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Represent the school and liaise with external agencies (such as social care, local authorities, and health professionals) at family support and safeguarding meetings.
• Unstructured Time Leadership: Maintain a visible, trusted presence across the school, particularly supporting vulnerable pupils during break and lunchtimes.
• Data & Records: Maintain detailed, sensitive, and accurate digital records of pastoral interventions and safeguarding concerns.
• Breakfast club daily: meet and greet, provide breakfast and nurture at our breakfast club 7.30am - 8.30am
  At the Federation of Kirkby Malzeard C of E and St Nicholas C of E Schools, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We place our pupils at the heart of everything we do, recognising that their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing is vital to their academic success. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, and proactive Pastoral Lead to join our dedicated staff team., Experience: Proven experience working with children and families within an educational, social care or pastoral environment.
• Skills: Confident and sensitive communication skills, with the ability to manage conflict, offer mediation and de-brief students effectively.
• Attributes: Exceptional emotional intelligence, resilience, patience and a good sense of humour.
• Qualifications: Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent) alongside relevant pastoral, mental health and safeguarding training and experience.
• Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work independently using your own initiative while remaining a reliable and effective team player.