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Knavesmire Primary School is looking to appoint a Pastoral Lead to join the school's safeguarding team, and to support the welfare and progress of pupils in their learning, behaviour and their personal development. The role includes identifying and working with vulnerable pupils and families, leading on pastoral support to pupils and undertaking the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
You will have experience of successfully developing and implementing intervention strategies to help children and their families, and multi-agency working. You will possess GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, and will either hold or be willing to complete the Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents, staff and other stakeholders, including external agencies.
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits can be found on our website here .
Further details about our school are available on our school website:
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview
A full job description, person specification and application form can be found on the Trust website
Please email completed applications to marked for the attention of Jo Jones, Business Manager.
Closing date
: Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date:
week commencing 8 December 2025
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