Pastoral Lead

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale: Scale 6 (Pt18-20, £35,520 - £36,585) Prorated salary range is likely to be approx. £28,864 – £29,729, (dependant on experience, weeks per year and continuous service).

Permeant, 35 Hours per week, term time only

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational Pastoral Lead to join us on our continued journey towards being exceptional.

Eastbrook School is an all-through school in Dagenham and we are looking to recruit a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Pastoral Lead to join our team, supporting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development across the school.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive school culture where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to succeed. They will work closely with pupils, staff, families and external agencies to provide early intervention and effective support for pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

The role involves leading on aspects of pastoral care, attendance, and behaviour support, and contributing to the school’s safeguarding and inclusion agenda. You must be an excellent communicator and a calm, consistent presence who builds positive relationships with children and families.

We are offering a visit to the school at the following date & time: Wednesday 18th March at 4:00pm. Please email office@eastbrookschool.org if you wish to visit the school.

The successful candidate will:

•   Have significant experience of working with children in an educational or pastoral setting

•  Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of behaviour management and child development.

•  Be confident, empathetic and solution-focused in supporting pupils’ wellbeing

•  Be able to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers to remove barriers to learning

•  Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion

•  Be well organised, resilient, and able to work effectively as part of a team

•  Be committed to ongoing professional development

In return we offer:

Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.