Job Description

About Us

Pastoral Lead Vacancy

Would you like to join an inclusive and friendly school as our new

Pastoral Lead?

Sheddingdean Primary School

is a vibrant and diverse community school committed to nurturing the whole child; and we are looking for an experienced pastoral lead to support attendance and behaviour across the school, alongside our Senior Leadership and Inclusion Team.



We are seeking a compassionate, experienced individual with a strong background in pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have:


Proven experience working in a pastoral role within a school or similar setting A deep understanding of

trauma-informed practices

A

therapeutic approach to behaviour

that supports the emotional and social development of all children A commitment to inclusion and the ability to work effectively with pupils and families from a wide range of backgrounds and needs Experience working with families in order to remove barriers to attendance

At Sheddingdean, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. Our Pastoral Lead will play a key role in fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive both emotionally and academically.



If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.



We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our values and vision.



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Job Details

Salary:

Grade 5-6 depending on experience 26,403-28,598 Pro Rata)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term for 1 year

Working Pattern:

25 hrs a week

Location:

Sheddingdean CP school

Interviews:

8th October 2025

Further Information

Sheddingdean School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

sbm@sheddingdean.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01444 246532

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01053.



Job Reference: SCHO01053