Pastoral Support Leader - Medina Primary School

Job Description

Pastoral Support Leader

Hours of Work: 18 hours per week; Term Time only

Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026(noon)

Please note we will regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this process early

Start date: Monday 16th March

Salary: Band 5

Medina Primary School is an inclusive, friendly, one form entry primary and we are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Leader to join our small team. We are looking for someone who:

• Can proactively build strong relationships with children and parents
• Is caring, calm and patient
• Would be able to provide emotional support for children
• Would be able to support teachers in developing their skills of relational practice
• Is flexible and proactive
• Has experience of working with a wide range of children
• Provide 1:1/group pastoral support to our pupils
• Work closely with our SENCo/DSLs and other staff to implement and support strategies and early interventions
• Support in the school's approach to attendance
• Maintain accurate records and communicate well with others
• ELSA experience desirable but not essential

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team
• Amazing children and families
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A chance to make a real difference in children's lives

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email admin@medina.portsmouth.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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