Pastoral Lead – September 2024

Pastoral Lead – September 2024

FTE Salary £25,378 - £28,466 per annum (actual salary £22,287.47 - £24,999.41 per annum)

37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum

Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 740 applications for 180 school places for September 2023 new student intake.

Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:

• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.
• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.
• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.
• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.
• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have improved on our P8 yearly (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32 (above average), 2023 +0.22 (above average)).
• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.
• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.
• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.
• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.
• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office and classrooms are well resourced.
• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.
• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.



Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives. 

We are looking to recruit a Pastoral Lead to work as a member of the Pastoral team supporting the Heads of Key Stage to achieve high quality pastoral care of students, enabling them to achieve the highest standards of learning and progress in all areas of school life. 

About the Pastoral Team

The pastoral team at Trinity are passionate about encouraging our young people to fulfil their potential and feel their worth; they are central to ensuring the success of our students through developing relationships and providing support, intervention and guidance. The team work alongside all other members of the Trinity community in order to support and develop students, including the SEN team, form tutors, and all staff who work with our young people.

About You

You will also assist the Heads of Key Stage in implementing the school’s systems and procedures, investigate and help resolve behavioral incidents, support with new students transitioning to the school, support with attendance matters and support pastoral meetings ensuring minutes are taken and logged.

You will be part of the school’s pastoral system by acting as a listening ear and confidante for students and provide general support for students who are re-integrating into school following prolonged absence/change of school/suspension.

The successful candidate will be required to provide medical support such as monitoring medication, support with supervision of students in Fresh Start where appropriate and help with pastoral events. A positive attitude and calm manner with the ability to communicate well with others and demonstrate good organisational skills is essential. 

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children, the needs of children and child development and the ways in which children learn is essential.

How to apply

We are a Christian school through and through and are very keen to uphold this important and foundational element at Trinity. You do not have to be a Christian to join us but be sympathetic to our Christian values.

We highly recommend you come and visit us to experience what others so readily affirm that Trinity is truly a unique place, with a calm and caring atmosphere.

We are recruiting as applicants apply therefore an appointment may be made before the close date.

To apply please use the Apply now on the TES jobs website https://www.tes.com/jobs/ or use the form on the school’s website www.trinitysevenoaks.org.uk and send to hr@trinitysevenoaks.com.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks and the right to work in the UK.

If you would like any further information, arrange a visit or an informal discussion please contact Fiona Smith, HR Manager on 01732 469111 or email hr@trinitysevenoaks.com  

Closing Date: Friday 7th June 2024