Teacher with Pastoral responsibility at Penryn Primary Academy

Are you a compassionate leader with a "child-first" mindset? Do you possess the grit to navigate complex safeguarding challenges and the heart to inspire students to overcome barriers to learning? We are seeking an exceptional Pastoral Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique, split-role position designed for a practitioner who loves being in the classroom but is driven to make a systemic impact on student welfare and outcomes.

This position is a 50/50 split, offering the perfect balance between strategic leadership and frontline teaching:

· 0.5 FTE Pastoral Leadership: You will be the heartbeat of our student support system, serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Designated Teacher for Looked After Children (LAC).

· 0.5 FTE Teaching & Cover: You will maintain your pedagogical craft by providing high-quality PPA and SLT cover across the school, ensuring consistency and excellence in the classroom

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safeguarding & Child Protection (DSL) · Act as the lead professional for all safeguarding and child protection matters. · Maintain meticulous records and liaise with external agencies (Social Care, Police, Health). · Provide expert advice and training to staff to maintain a robust culture of vigilance.

2. Pastoral Care · Monitor student well-being and lead the pastoral team to support "at-risk" learners. · Serve as the primary advocate for Children in Care, ensuring their Personal Education Plans (PEPs) are rigorous and effective. · Be the key point of contact for parents needing additional support and acting as the focal point for community engagement.

3. Attendance & Engagement · Lead the school’s strategy on attendance, working closely with families and external professionals to reduce persistent absence. · Analyse data trends to identify and remove barriers to school engagement.

4. Teaching & Learning · Deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum as part of our PPA and SLT cover cycle. · Model exemplary behaviour management and inclusive teaching practices

Who You Are · An Experienced Leader (or aspiring leader): You have a proven track record in safeguarding (Level 3 DSL/DDSL trained preferred). · A Champion for the Vulnerable: You believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves an advocate who won't give up on them.· Adaptable & Resilient: You can pivot from a complex multi-agency meeting to leading a Year 6 Maths lesson without missing a beat. · Data-Informed: You use attendance and behaviour data to tell a story and, more importantly, to trigger action.

Why Join Us? · A supportive SLT that prioritises staff well-being and professional development. · A school community that views pastoral care as the foundation of academic success. · The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our safeguarding and engagement provision

This is a permanent position. 

The proposed interview date is 22nd May 2026

Apply here

Completed application forms can be emailed to jobs@aspireacademytrust.org or returned via post to:

Aspire Academy Trust, Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information

Organisation address Penryn Primary Academy, Treverbyn Rise, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RA

Contact name Aspire Academy Trust

Contact email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org

Website https://www.aspireacademytrust.org/188/current-vacancies