Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Thornhill Junior & Infant School

Hours

30 hours

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

SCP 14 - 18

Salary

FTE - 29,540 - 31,537

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Thornhill J & I School.

Do you want to make a difference every day in a school which genuinely puts children at the heart of everything we do? If so, please read on...


We passionately believe that every child deserves an excellent education and access to amazing opportunities which help them to learn more about and appreciate the world we live in. We believe that every adult in school plays an important role in supporting our mission of enabling all children to thrive and reach their potential.


We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Pastoral Worker to join our successful team. We are determined to ensure our children have the best possible start to their educational journey with us and we work closely in partnership with families. Our Pastoral Team sits at the heart of our school to enable all to access our broad and balanced curriculum and develop their confidence and self-esteem.


We are committed to supporting our children to reach their potential, ensuring that they leave us in Year 6 ready to make a meaningful contribution to the wider world. As part of this, we passionately believe in providing additional support to help our children develop their social and emotional awareness, in addition to achieving well academically.


Our Pastoral Worker will primarily work with all children, including those who need additional support and guidance, working with individuals/groups (including those with SEND) in or out of the classroom.


What makes our school special? (In our words)

Our children are at the heart of everything we do. Relationships are strong, respectful and nurturing. We play an active role within our community and like to reach out to support others. Our staff are empathetic, people-centred and committed to working hard, together. We face challenges with positivity and optimism, working hard, together, to overcome them. We all love to learn!
What makes our school special? (According to our Y6 pupils)

"Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!" "Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year." "We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4." "Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together."

Can you see yourself joining and contributing to our fantastic school family?


The successful applicant will:

Be empathetic, fair and use their initiative. Have a firm but fair approach. Be flexible and caring. Build mutually respectful relationships and support individual needs. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team. Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.

We can offer you:

happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn. a supportive team of professional staff. a well-resourced and attractive learning environment. excellent professional development opportunities.

This post is suitable for graduates considering teaching as a future career, existing ETAs and people considering a career change.


Visits to the school are strongly recommended- we would love to meet you! Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.


If you require further information about the role, please contact the school on telephone: 01924 453259 or you can visit the school website at www.thornhilljischool.co.uk

To apply for this role, please apply through My New Term at

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143231/EDV-2025-TJAIS-77980

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 24th October 2025.

Closing date

24 October 2025, 12:00 PM