Pastoral/Attendance Lead

The Shevington Federation Millbrook Primary School

Elmfield

Shevington

Wigan

WN6 8DL

Salary: Grade 6, £25,863 - £28,539 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks plus 3 days per year

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors of The Shevington Federation wish to appoint a Pastoral Lead to enhance the well-being, care and support of our pupils across our schools.

We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and highly motivated professional who is passionate about helping children thrive both emotionally and academically. This important role will work closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to ensure that every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn. The Shevington Federation places children's wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We believe that positive relationships, early intervention and strong partnerships with families are key to helping every child achieve their full potential.

The Role

The Pastoral Lead will be responsible for:

• Leading attendance improvement strategies and supporting families to overcome barriers to regular attendance monitoring and reporting data.
• Promoting children's wellbeing and emotional health across the schools.
• Delivering and coordinating nurture interventions for identified pupils.
• Supporting the implementation of the Zones of Regulation approach.
• Managing a range of pastoral support programmes and targeted interventions.
• Acting as a key home-school link, building positive and supportive relationships with families.
• Working closely with safeguarding, SEND and senior leadership teams to support vulnerable pupils as a DDSL
• Liaising with external agencies and professionals to coordinate support for children and families.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of pastoral interventions and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting the development of a positive, inclusive, and nurturing school culture.
• A minimum cover of classes.
• Management of lunchtime welfare staff creating a sociable lunchtime experience for our children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or demonstrates equivalent experience.
• Willing to support our enterprise programme.
• Has experience supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Has experience delivering nurture programmes and emotional wellbeing interventions.
• Understands the principles of the Zones of Regulation and restorative approaches to behaviour disputes
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can engage positively with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Can work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has a UK driving license.

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming and a supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy coming to school.
• A committed and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• A chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.

Safeguarding Statement

The Shevington Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check, online searches and all other safer recruitment requirements.

Visits to school are welcome by appointment contact Christine Edwards on 01257 253559

Applications to be sent to: cedwards@shevingtonvale.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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