Job title and organisation: Pastoral Lead, Deputy Safeguarding Officer and Attendance Officer - Calverley Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Salary: SO1 Point 23-25, Actual salary £20,368 - £21,450
Hours: 26
Contract: Temporary for 12 months
Location: Calverley Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Friday 10th July 2026 at 9am

The role supports a positive school culture where children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn, while addressing barriers to attendance, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.

Start Date: September 2026

Are you looking for a warm, forward‑thinking school where children are happy, kind and keen to learn?

Do you want to work in beautiful grounds alongside a supportive and experienced team?

Are you passionate about nurturing independence, confidence and wellbeing in young children?

Would you love to work in a school where relationships, care and joy in learning come first?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and nurturing Pastoral Lead to join our warm and welcoming school community at Calverley CE Primary School.

Set within wonderful, spacious school grounds, our curriculum enables children to learn through exploration, play and meaningful outdoor experiences. You will be joining a supportive, settled and highly experienced staff team, where collaboration, professional dialogue and shared success are valued.

Our Senior Leadership Team is approachable, visible and committed to developing high-quality teaching practice, offering ongoing support and opportunities for professional growth. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with a strong focus on work–life balance, individual care and a positive, inclusive school culture.

Our children are kind, considerate and proud of their school. They behave exceptionally well and thrive in an environment where relationships are strong and every child is known and valued as an individual.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pastoral lead who is committed to providing the very best start to children’s learning journey.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join our team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the wellbeing, personal development, and achievement of our pupils.

Working closely alongside staff, pupils, and parents/carers, the successful candidate will ensure that every child feels supported, safe, and empowered to succeed.

At the heart of this role is a strong commitment to ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential through targeted support and timely intervention. This will be achieved primarily through close collaboration with class teachers and the SENDCo to identify needs, plan provision, and monitor impact.

Under the direction of the Headteacher, the Pastoral Lead will contribute to all aspects of pupils’ wellbeing and achievement, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate will be:

IT literate and confident using digital systems, including CPOMS
Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
In possession of a full UK driving licence

This is a rewarding opportunity for a proactive and empathetic professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Summary

This role combines pastoral leadership, children protection and safeguarding responsibility, attendance improvement, and pupil support during unstructured times, making it central to ensuring pupils are safe, supported, and able to succeed.

Viewings of the school are encouraged.

Please call or email the school office to arrange a tour of school.

Tel: 0113 2575127 or email Office@calverleyce.co.uk

Please find details of the job vacancy, application form and other documentation on the school website: Job Vacancies Calverley CE Primary School

Please return all completed applications via email to SBM@calverleyce.co.uk.

Closing date: 10^th July 2026 at 9am

Short listing:10^th July 2026

Interview date: week beginning 13^th July 2026

Safeguarding Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If selected for interview, information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.  We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.   This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. 

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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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