The Governors of Cronton CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly effective Pastoral and Safeguarding Leader to work across all areas of our school as part of our Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for somebody with passion and ambition to share our belief that every child should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; be encouraged to raise their aspirations and have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspiring and guided by our core Christian values and our school vision – Believe, Enjoy, Succeed, Together. Please apply if you are: • Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children • Driven and determined to effect change for our families • Organised, flexible and have excellent communication skills Candidates need to be extremely positive and have high expectations of themselves and our pupils. This post is integral to the ethos and provision offered by our school and the successful candidate will be in the privileged position of working closely with our families to ensure our children are safe and receive the support they need. We will offer the successful candidate: • A friendly and supportive environment • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children This job description is intended to clarify the main duties and responsibilities of the post, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks undertaken by the post. The jobholder will be expected to carry out such professional tasks as are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post. Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates should also refer to ‘Guidance for safer working practice for those working with children and young people in education settings’ which can be found by following the link - Safer Recruitment Consortium training information Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, 2 satisfactoreferences, and verification of qualifications. The application process for this role is a 3-stage process: • Application form • Task • Interview Completed application forms, with covering letter/statement, should be emailed direct to lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies. Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9:00am Interview date: Friday 4th July 2025 School Visits: Tuesday 17th June at 4pmry