Position: Pastoral Leader About Us: We are a vibrant and inclusive middle school that works with pupils between the ages of 9 and 13. We are set in a beautiful rural location, which enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community. Our staff are dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our pupils. Our commitment to holistic education and pupil well-being is at the core of everything we do. We believe that every child deserves a safe, caring, and inspiring place to learn. The position: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pastoral Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and enhancing the well-being of our pupils, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. The position is for 37.5 hours per week and is term-time only. Key responsibilities: To work as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and to lead/support Deputy DSL’s in ensuring all safeguarding matters are dealt with effectively and efficiently To analyse and improve attendance rates across the school by engaging with families to reduce pupil absence Lead pastoral support within the school and to work alongside key stakeholders – senior leaders, teaching staff, support staff, parents, governors, pupils and multiple outside agencies - to ensure effective whole school positive behaviour management. To support the provision of first aid support to pupils, as required To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, attending SLT meetings when required Requirements: A genuine passion for supporting young people and enhancing their well-being. Experience in a pastoral, educational, or youth work role. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies. Relevant qualifications in education, counselling, social work, or a related field. Why Join Us: A supportive and dynamic working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. A committed and passionate team of educators and support staff. Additional information: Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Jane McHugh, on 01725 517348 via the main office, to arrange a tour. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised. Cranborne Middle School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The school is committed to equal opportunities. Cranborne Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines. Further Information The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Keeping Children Safe in Education The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. About Us Not Specified