Eastbrook School · Dagenham, London
Start Date: September 2026 Salary Scale: Scale 6 (Pt18-20, £35,520 - £36,585) Prorated salary range is likely to be approx. £30,553 - £31,469 (also dependant on experience, weeks per year and continuous service) Based on working 35 hours per week, Term time only. Permanent with 12-month probation period, 35 Hours per week, term time only We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and driven Pastoral Lead to join Eastbrook Primary School from September 2026. This is a pivotal role that forms part of our Inclusion team in supporting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and personal development. We are looking for someone who can build trusting relationships with pupils and families, respond calmly and consistently when pupils are distressed, dysregulated and find it difficult to meet expectations and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture across the school. The successful candidate will work directly with pupils to effectively deliver supportive measures to help manage and understand their behaviour. They will work closely with key stakeholders such as the SENCO, Senior Leaders, Safeguarding, Families and External Agencies to deliver a collaborative approach where barriers to learning are removed and the school’s ethos of helping every child feel safe, understood and ready to succeed is embedded. The successful candidate will be line managed by and work closely with the Behaviour and Standards Manager to drive forward the school’s overall vision for Behaviour and Inclusion. The Pastoral Lead will be an integral part of the team ensuring accurate records of behaviour are kept, meaningful and informed action is taken and strategies to reduce challenges in engagement and behaviour are implemented. We are looking for someone who will have a visible presence around the school and be part of the Eastbrook School Community. This post would suit someone with significant experience of supporting children with social, emotional, behavioural or pastoral needs, who is calm under pressure, highly organised, professional and deeply committed to inclusion. The successful candidate will: Have significant experience of working with children in an educational or pastoral setting Be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of behaviour management and child development Be confident, empathetic and solution-focused in supporting pupils’ wellbeing Be able to engage effectively with pupils, parents and carers to remove barriers to learning Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion Be well organised, resilient, and able to work effectively as part of a team Be committed to ongoing professional development In return we offer: oA Good school with a welcoming and supportive community. oA student-centred, progress focused ethos. oThe opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff. oA supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body. oA commitment to develop your skills through