Pastoral Lead

Are you passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing and safeguarding of children Marden Lodge Primary School & Nursery are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team on a part time temporary basis to cover maternity leave. Working closely with the Inclusion Lead Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead you will play a vital role in overseeing pastoral care and ensuring the safety and emotional development of pupils across the school.

Your Opportunity

This temporary opportunity offers a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with a range of social emotional and mental health needs. Youll be at the heart of the schools pastoral provision supporting pupils both one-to-one and in small groups helping them navigate challenges and build resilience. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead youll play a key role in safeguarding practices working closely with staff families and external agencies. The role requires a nurturing emotionally intelligent practitioner with a Thrive Licence (or working towards accreditation) who can create a calm structured environment and lead targeted interventions that support childrens wellbeing and reintegration into the classroom.

What we are looking for

• Thrive Licence (or working towards accreditation) and DSL trained or willing to train
• Proven experience in leading pastoral support and safeguarding for children
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to build trust with pupils staff and families
• Ability to motivate and engage children especially those with complex SEMH and SEND needs
• Excellent organisational skills including record-keeping time management and task prioritisation
• Empathetic professional and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children

About Marden Lodge Primary School & Nursery part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School Whyteleafe Primary School Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 21st October 2025

Salary: GLF Associate Specialist - 26272

Actual Salary: 18020.14

Hours of work: 29hrs per week

Closing Date: 8th October

Interview date: TBA