Salary - £28,199 - £31,983 Actual Annual
Grade 9, SCP 19-25 (subject to experience)
37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)
We are seeking to appoint a hard‑working, enthusiastic and reliable Year 7 Lead (Support Staff) to join our pastoral team. This role combines pastoral leadership, phased transfer support, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) responsibilities and is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people at a key stage of their education.
Core hours will normally be worked between 8.30am and 4.30pm, however there will be an expectation to work some evenings to support key events such as Year 5/6 open evenings and parental consultation evenings. These requirements will be planned in advance where possible.
The postholder will provide short‑term and ongoing pastoral support to students, working closely with parents, staff, and external agencies as required, and will act as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and line manage a team of form tutors
* Provide pastoral support to Year 7 students, both individually and in small groups
* Lead and support phased transfer support from Year 6 into Year 7
* Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student wellbeing
* Support safeguarding matters and act as one of the DDSLs
* Assist with behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing interventions
* Monitor attendance through School attendance system, working with the Attendance Officer
* Maintain accurate and confidential records
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be able to deal with all matters confidentially and sensitively
* Work independently, using initiative in an organised and flexible manner
* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, external agencies, and the Local Authority
* Be professional and welcoming when dealing with visitors to the school
* Motivate, encourage, and build positive relationships with pupils
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
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