Pastoral Lead - Cedar Park School
Location: Hazlemere
Overview
Do you want to join a school that has talented children, supportive colleagues and is set in beautiful rural surroundings? If so, Cedar Park would be perfect for you.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Range 3
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 26/06/2026
Interviews to be held: Thursday 2nd July 2026
About us
Cedar Park is a successful one form entry primary school in Hazlemere. Cedar Park is a school where there are no limits; a world class school that inspires children today, tomorrow and for the rest of their lives. The school ethos is of Being kind, be inspired and believe. Furthermore, as a school we demonstrate the key behaviours of Co-operation, Compassion, Courage, Passion, Perseverance and Respect whilst working with children and staff. Ofsted describes our school as 'a vibrant, happy place where pupils enjoy coming to school'. We can offer you wonderful children with outstanding behaviour; a friendly and enthusiastic staff team and a well-equipped school with excellent facilities.
Website: http://www.cedarpark.org.uk/
About the role
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting children with wellbeing, mental health and behaviour- helping to shape our highly inclusive offer.
Please see attached Job description for further information.
About you
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and highly skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and removing barriers to learning. You will have experience of working with children who have social, emotional and mental health needs and be confident in delivering targeted interventions, including ELSA support, nurture provision and behaviour support strategies.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff, and work collaboratively with the SENDCo, Headteacher and wider school team.
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive both emotionally and academically.
Please see attached Person specification for further information.
Other information
Please contact Vanessa Hespe or Janet Collins on 01494 711918 or email [email protected] for further details.
Please apply to the school using a Bucks Council application form.
We welcome applicants from all the diverse range of cultures and all sections of our community.
If you would like to meet Luke Redman (Headteacher) and have a tour of the school or have a phone call with him, please do get in contact with Janet or Vanessa.
Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may be offered immediately. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
Cedar Park School has a priority to ensure that children are happy, safe and successful and is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure procedures.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
