Pastoral Lead

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to support children's wellbeing. The successful candidate will help children overcome learning barriers in a caring manner. This newly defined role allows collaboration with the school community to shape its vision. Offered are eager children and supportive staff. Interested applicants should complete the application form and return it via email or phone. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of pastoral care principles.
• Ability to shape and define a new role within the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care for children and families.
• Help foster a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff and governors to shape the role.

Skills

Support for children's wellbeing

Dedication to helping children overcome barriers

Ability to collaborate with the school community

Strong communication skills

Job description

St John’s C.E Primary School

Church Street
Pemberton
Wigan
WN5 0DT

Salary: Grade 6, £24,033 - £26,520 per annum.

36 hours per week, term time plus 3 days, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required ASAP

The St. John’s family are looking to appoint a pastoral lead for our wonderful school.

The successful candidate will help to support our children and their families in a manner that reflects our ethos of “Love one another as God loves us”.

We are looking for someone who is dedicated to helping children to overcome barriers to their learning; someone who will support children’s wellbeing in a warm, calm, caring way.

This is a position that we have not had in school for a number of years so the successful candidate will be able to shape the vision of the role, in collaboration with the school community.

In return we can offer eager, happy children and very supportive, hardworking staff and governors. We are very inclusive, and our aim is that everyone should have the chance to thrive.

If, after looking at the attached job profile and researching our school, you are keen to be considered for this post then please complete the application form below and return it to Mr M Speakman at the school.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on: Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Interview date: 22nd January 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Job Description and Person Specification
• ↗ Application Form Support Staff
• ↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• ↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
• ↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools