Pastoral Support Worker

37 hours, Term Time plus 6 days

Payscale:  Scale Point 7 - 11 (actual salary £22,117 - £23,574)

Required from: September 2025 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled pastoral team. We are looking for a Pastoral Support Worker, who has the skills and desire to be part of our pastoral team. The successful candidate will have experience of working with and supporting young people and their families.

We need someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and an ability to build positive relationships. We will expect you to implement interventions and engage with young people, including those that are disaffected. This role affords the opportunity to work with a team of talented and dedicated colleagues.

Lawnswood School can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership team that’s passionate about the progress and development of every student.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

For further information please visit www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to our HR Administrator to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG. 

Closing date:  Monday 16 June 2025

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.

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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