Dunley Drive, New Addington CR0 0RG. Tel: 01689 841771
Email: office@goodshepherd.croydon.sch.uk Website: www.goodshepherdprimaryschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Day Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Downing
Salary: £22, 715
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm (term time only)
The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced pastoral lead for this successful Catholic Primary School. They are required to carefully plan and provide support (overseen by the SENCO) around pupil well-being, behavioural and attendance difficulties. This will involve working with the staff, parents/carers and pupils to address barriers to learning and to make sure effective policies and procedures are in place. This role will also include supporting the SENCO with some administrative tasks.
Please note that you do not need to be a Catholic to work at Good Shepherd. We welcome all teachers, regardless of their faith on the understanding that they support our Christian ethos.
We are looking for:
- An experienced Pastoral Leader who will positively support the Catholic ethos of our school
- A hard working and committed individual who enjoys working as part of a team
- An enthusiastic and flexible member of staff who can support children to learn and succeed using a range of effective behaviour strategies
- An excellent communicator
- A creative approach to enable all children to make good progress
- A candidate with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- A nurturing approach which enables children to thrive
- A candidate with good listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, school staff and a range of other professionals.
- The suitable candidate will work with a range of pupils including children with special, medical needs, emotional or social needs and may include those eligible for Pupil Premium.
Good Shepherd can offer you:
- A calm and supportive working environment
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Positive, happy children who enjoy learning
- Welcoming and friendly colleagues
- Supportive governors
Closing date for applications: 10am Thursday 10th July
Job description & person specification
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is paramount and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS) and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.
We strongly recommend that you visit our school, please telephone to arrange a convenient time.