Pastoral Assistant to Head of Year in Bolton

Position: Pastoral Assistant to Head of Year (Grade E, SCP 11-17). Salary: £28,142 - £31,022. Actual salary £23,639.28 - £26,058.48. 37 hours per week, term time plus one day permanent contract. Available ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pastoral duties of the year group, providing consistent support to all students and responding appropriately to individual students.

Qualifications & Skills

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Shows an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties).
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11‑16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

Benefits

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programmes.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth from early careers to leadership roles, using a touchbase informal approach to professional development and an annual career conversation with your manager.
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff, increasing to 28 days after 5 years.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

Apply

To apply, complete the application form via the link: Application Form. Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

Further Information

• Closing date: Wednesday 24th June 2026 @ 9.00am.
• Interviews: TBC.
• References will be sought prior to interview.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.