PASTORAL MANAGER & DEPUTY DSL

Location

LEYLAND METHODIST SCHOOLS, PR25 3ET (178 on roll)
Canberra Road
Tel: 01772 423694
School website: www.lmjs.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Salary Grade:  Grade 7 SCP 19-25 36 Hrs
Actual Salary: £26,713 - £30,297
Working Pattern:  Term Time + Inset Days
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: November 2025

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking Pastoral Manager & Deputy DSL to join our school with excellent skills who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.

All application forms should be returned by email to   lms-recruitment@lms.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification.  This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12 .

Closing Date: 12 Noon 08/10/2025

The main base for the role will be Leyland Methodist Schools

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Lancashire LA

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here:  

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We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact lms-recruitment@lms.epworthtrust.org.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

20/10/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.