Post: Pastoral Lead

Location: Kingstone High School, Kingstone, Herefordshire

Start Date:  5 January 2026

Applications Close:  5  December 2025

Salary Scale: HC6 SCP 11

Contract Details:  Term time only plus 5 INSET days and 10 additional days

Kingstone High School is seeking a Pastoral Lead to join our team and support the pastoral needs of our students.

The successful applicant will be joining a friendly and supportive pastoral team of four, in a school that works tirelessly to produce confident, self-assured and successful young people. We do everything we can to ensure every single student gets the best possible start.

The successful applicant will:

 Have the ability to work flexibly and effectively both independently and as part of a team.

·         Be able to work within a multi-agency approach to ensure that all families, vulnerable children and young people receive the care and protection they require.

·     Ideally have up to date safeguarding knowledge and experience, working with the school safeguarding lead to implement actions related to safeguarding concerns, with the potential of acting as a deputy safeguarding lead with appropriate training.

·         Ensure that all child protection plans are maintained and implemented

·         Have experience of working with children/young people and families in overcoming barriers to engagement and learning.

·         Have a professional and positive approach.

·         Have a focus on supporting the mental health and well-being of children.

·         Work closely with the Heads of Year to improve attendance of vulnerable pupils

We can offer:

·         A friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team.

·         Training and development opportunities to support you in your role.

·         A school where staff wellbeing is a priority

If you have any questions, or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs Sally Spreckley sspreckley@kingstoneacademy.co.uk 01981 250224. We look forward to hearing from you.

Kingstone Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies that involve working with vulnerable adults and/or children will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.