Pastoral Lead

• Melton Primary School 
• Address: Melton Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PG 
• Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 pro rata
• Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 5350

Melton Primary School are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join our supportive team.  

In this role you will be responsible for the welfare, wellbeing and pastoral needs of our children (including in-class support), and for managing safeguarding concerns ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. The role supports children with any worries or anxieties they may be experiencing, together with providing confidential support for parents on issues affecting their child. You will monitor attendance, undertake tracking and analysis of behaviour and attendance in consultation with the senior leadership team. You will support our safeguarding efforts, provide guidance and support to children and families facing personal challenges, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to deliver the highest standards of care. 

You will: 

• have strong communication skills 
• be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team 
• have strong inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense  
• value the relationship you build with children 
• have a calm and patient approach 
• value our children in their richness and diversity.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. 

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our children and families and have the experience to manage welfare and pastoral needs in an educational setting, we would love to hear from you. 

We can offer: 

• “pupils' (who’s) behaviour in lessons is positive, and they are focused and engaged.” (Ofsted, 2026)
• “staff (who) use their behaviour expertise well to support pupils to understand expectations and regulate their behaviour when things go wrong. This supports pupils to feel safe and be safe.” (Ofsted, 2026)
• ongoing training and a supportive attitude towards career development 
• an embedded curriculum, focusing on behaviour, knowledge, skills, active learning and mental health 
• a positive reputation within the local community 
• a dedicated SENDCO and Inclusion team (including ELSA)  
• a committed, appreciative and skilled governing body 
• a strong school leadership team and highly trained, reflective staff who embrace innovation and share best practice 
• rigorous processes to promote safety and wellbeing of all children and staff 
• a wellbeing scheme for all staff.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website. Get a flavour of our fabulous school through our Facebook Page ‘Melton Primary School and Nursery’. 

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school at the start of September. Visits can be arranged by contacting our school office.

Please contact the school by calling 01394 382506.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: [email protected]

Closing date: 9 am, 10 September 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 14 September 2026.