Pastoral Officer in Bury

We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to work under the direction of the Pastoral Managers and Senior Leadership Team, supporting a strong whole-school culture of positive behaviour, high attendance and safeguarding. The role involves coordinating aspects of the Pastoral Team’s work, acting as a key point of contact for pupils, families and external agencies, and working proactively to improve attendance and behaviour. The post-holder will promote positive attitudes towards education and ensure parents understand their statutory responsibilities. The role includes undertaking unsupervised home visits to identify barriers to attendance and support pupils to return to full-time education where appropriate.

Ash Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ash Grove School, formally Spring Lane School, is a specialist Pupil Referral Unit, dedicated to providing tailored education and support for young people facing challenges in mainstream education. We offer a nurturing and structured environment where students can re-engage with learning, develop resilience, and achieve personal success. Our dedicated staff work closely with students, families, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step.

We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour. We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating aspects of the Pastoral Team’s work
• Acting as a key point of contact for pupils, families and external agencies
• Working proactively to improve attendance and behaviour
• Promoting positive attitudes towards education
• Ensuring parents understand their statutory responsibilities
• Undertaking unsupervised home visits to identify barriers to attendance and support pupils to return to full-time education where appropriate

Employee Benefits:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate. For further information about the role please contact Ash Grove School.

Ash Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Commitment to safeguarding:

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.