Deputy DSL and Pastoral Support Lead

• Hours: 37 hours per week. 8.30am -4.30pm term time , plus 5 inset days and some days during the holidays, by mutual agreement.
• Closing Date: 07/09/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: Pri/26/342048

We are looking to recruit a highly organised and motivated individual to to role of Pastoral Support Leader and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, who will manage our strong pastoral support team. We need an exceptional practitioner, who will be an inspirational role model to our pupils and work with staff and families to give our pupils the best start to their education. You will lead our support team, providing social and emotional interventions for our pupils as well as providing a range of support to families. In addition, you will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing the case load, attending meetings with professional, supporting staff and providing data for SLT.

We are looking for:

• An experienced practitioner who can demonstrate successful partnerships with parents.
• Someone ideally with experience of working in Children’s Social Care/Early Help or the Police.
• A positive and enthusiastic member of the school community

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated team with a wealth of knowledge and experience
• Opportunities for CPD
• Some flexibility in working arrangements by mutual agreement

Holly Spring Primary School is a large, well-resourced school in the Bullbrook area of Bracknell. Our three-form entry school has extensive grounds, a forest learning environment, sensory garden and large spacious classrooms
We are a welcoming and caring community of staff with the desire to make a difference for our pupils. Please take a look at our website to find out more about us.
Closing date for applications:
Tuesday 1st September 12pm.

If you would like any further details about the school or the role then please contact LizBaker, the School Business Manager (l.baker@hsprimary.uk).

Interviews will take place by mutual agreement.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre-employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.