Pastoral Lead

About the role

At Cranborne, every child is at the heart of all we do. Our commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment allows us to provide a holistic education that balances academic excellence with social and emotional development. We are currently looking for a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join our school and play a key role in enhancing our children’s well-being.

In this position, you will work closely with our children, teachers, and parents, ensuring that our school remains a safe and nurturing place. Your compassionate nature and excellent communication skills will shine as you support the personal and emotional development of our wonderful children. We warmly welcome applications from those with and without Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) because we value the unique insights that different experiences can bring.

As our Pastoral Lead, your main role will be to provide vital pastoral care, addressing the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of our children. You will be their advocate, their voice and their safe place. You will build positive relationships with families, fostering a strong sense of belonging by taking the lead on running coffee mornings, parent workshops and attending our many Cranborne events. You will also support with behaviour management across the school and assist the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with safeguarding and child protection.

Our school has an excellent reputation within the community, with a dedicated team of staff and enthusiastic students. We prioritise our staff’s well-being and really value the moments we create together, celebrating the fun, laughter, and hard work that make our environment special.

We are truly passionate about helping you become the best version of yourself. As a welcomed new member of our team, you can expect not only a comprehensive induction but also access to a wide range of continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about joining our wonderful school and taking the next step in your career with us.

The post would initially be fixed term with the potential to be made permanent for the right candidate.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we believe we can appoint the right candidate. We therefore encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

As holders of the Armed Forces Recognition Scheme Silver Award, we actively encourage applications from ex-regular members of the Armed Forces, or those currently serving with the Reserve Forces.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.