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PASTORAL LEAD
Scale 6: £29,064-£31,022 FTE
£21,886-£23,361 ACTUAL
32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time including five non-pupil days)
This is a part-time post, and the successful candidate will work during each week of term time including non-pupil days.
Working pattern: 8:15 to 15:45 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
8.15 to 16.00 Wednesday
8:15 to 15:05 Friday
Unpaid break & lunch
Holiday will be deemed to be taken during school closure periods. There is no entitlement to take holiday during term time.
The Sandon School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.
We require as soon as possible a Pastoral Lead to join our strong Student Services team in school. The role will include triaging safeguarding concerns and allocating as necessary, running student workshops to support student's emotional needs, working with parents and students as appropriate and supporting the Head of Year in pastoral matters as required. Please see the job description for full details of this important role in school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks.
Additional information, including a job description, person specification and hours of work, is available in the Information Pack or from our website: www.sandon.essex.sch.uk or by sending an email to recruitment@sandon.essex.sch.uk.
Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026 Midday.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and encourage candidates to complete and return applications as soon as possible
Information about the School
The Sandon School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive of 1275 students with an excellent reputation in the local area. We have superb facilities and view ourselves as an innovative teaching and learning community. The school is situated close to the A12 on the east side of Chelmsford within easy reach of Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Brentwood and has good public transport links.