Pastoral Leader - Hawthorns Primary School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Staff wellbeing (EAP)

Staff retail discounts

Job summary

Hawthorns Primary School in Worthing is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Leader to support pupils and families, mainly within enhanced provisions. The role is 35 hours per week, term time only, with 38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement.

You will work closely with the Inclusion team to promote welfare and attendance, build strong relationships, and may cover break or lunchtime duties as required. This permanent post offers a supportive environment within a 10-school trust.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Pastoral lead, family liaison or similar experience preferred.
• Ability to promote safeguarding, welfare and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of children and families across the school, mainly in enhanced provisions.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Work with the Inclusion team to safeguard welfare and attendance; cover break or lunchtime duties when required.

Job description

About Us

Hawthorns Primary school opened in 1977, originally as a First School for children aged 5 -8. In 2015, the school expanded to become a one-form entry primary school and in February 2024, Hawthorns became the 9th school to join Schoolsworks Academy Trust. The school also has its own nursery for children aged 2 -5. This provision feeds into the school and supports excellent transition and early learning experiences.

This small one-form entry primary school lies in beautiful grounds where nature is abundant and so there are plenty of opportunities for children to take their learning outdoors and we actively encourage this. We are fortunate to have our own enclosed pond area and forest school site as well as a small field and separate playgrounds.

We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children's learning and staff expertise and professional development.

Job Details

Ref: 500109
Required: October 2026 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only
(38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement)
Salary: NJC Grade 6, SCP 9-12, £28,153 to £29,542 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £22,431.67 p.a.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September

Interview Date: Thursday 1st October

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking an experienced Pastoral Leader to join our team to help support the needs of our children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable. This will entail working flexibly across the school but mainly within our enhanced provisions. You will have experience building strong relationships with children and families. Working closely with the Inclusion team, you will promote and safeguard the well-being, welfare and attendance of pupils. Also on occasions, you may also be expected to cover break or lunchtime duties.

Ideally you are already a Pastoral Lead, Family Link Worker or similar with experience of working with children in an educational setting.

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive environment in which to grow.
• Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the trust.
• Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.

Further Information

Hawthorns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. Hawthorns Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03007.