At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality pastoral support and ensure vulnerable pupils are ready to learn.
- Company: Join Wybers Wood Academy, a caring and inclusive primary school.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive holiday entitlement, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral care and safeguarding is essential.
The predicted salary is between 26019 - 31801 £ per year.
Wybers Wood Academy are looking to appoint a Pastoral Leader and DDSL to join our academy in November 2026 on a part time, permanent basis. Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As the Pastoral Leader, you will provide high quality pastoral support across the academy, working with others to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to support healthy social and emotional development. You will ensure that vulnerable pupils are ready to learn and to support them in and outside of the classroom. You will provide a positive and professional image of the academy, in all dealings with parents/carers, visitors and outside agencies. You will also carry out the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the academy.
Your new school
At Wybers Wood, we are proud to be an inclusive, caring primary school with just under 400 pupils. Our recent Ofsted inspection praised us as an “exceptional school where pupils flourish.” Inspectors highlighted:
- “Staff have created a culture where children feel safe, happy and eager to learn”.
- “There is a strong sense of community across the school”.
- “Pupils achieve exceptionally well at this school”.
Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate the highly effective training and support they receive. Staff feel that leaders care and are considerate of their workload and well-being. We take pride in our warm, friendly environment and our commitment to nurturing every child - not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. From their very first days, our pupils are encouraged to develop a love for learning, resilience and confidence, ensuring they achieve things they never thought possible. Our dedicated staff team go above and beyond to provide the very best for our children - educationally, morally, spiritually and physically. In return, we provide an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and part of something bigger. As Ofsted noted, “Staff feel proud to work at Wybers Wood Academy.”
We are also proud to hold the Platinum Sportsmark and Silver Artsmark, reflecting our pupils’ exceptional achievements in sport and the arts. Our broad curriculum puts a strong emphasis on oracy, health and confidence, helping pupils to shine as articulate and self-assured young people. Wybers Wood is a wonderful place to work - with a strong sense of teamwork, community and collaboration at its heart.
As part of the Delta Academies Trust, we benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a culture of reflection and improvement. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to arrange a visit or get in touch with us before submitting an application — seeing our school in action is the best way to understand why Wybers Wood is such a special place to work and learn.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
CPD
At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways.
Employee Benefits
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.
Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays. In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
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Appleton Academy, as part of Exceed Academies Trust, offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. With a strong focus on professional development and employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a positive school atmosphere. Located in a vibrant community, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also provides a chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education.
Contact Details:
Coast and Vale Learning Trust Recruitment Team
