Term-Time Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead

Marsh Green Primary School; Orrell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Green Primary School in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support to join our inclusive team. The role focuses on safeguarding, attendance, EAL support and coordinating medical needs to help children and families overcome barriers to attendance and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will build trust with pupils and families, maintain confidential records, and work with staff, the local authority and external agencies to promote inclusion and high expectations for every child.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding practices.
• Ability to monitor and improve attendance.
• Experience supporting pupils with English as an Additional Language.
• Strong organisational and confidential record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy DSL and support safeguarding.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, coordinate interventions.
• Support pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Coordinate information for pupils with medical needs and liaise with families and professionals.
• Provide wider pastoral support and work with external agencies to promote inclusion.

Skills

Safeguarding

Attendance

EAL support

Pastoral care

Job description

Marsh Green Primary School in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support to join our inclusive team. The role focuses on safeguarding, attendance, EAL support and coordinating medical needs to help children and families overcome barriers to attendance and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will build trust with pupils and families, maintain confidential records, and work with staff, the local authority and external agencies to promote inclusion and high expectations for every child.