Pastoral Care Officer

Queensbridge Primary; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensbridge Primary School in Bolton is seeking a dynamic Pastoral Care Officer to support pupil wellbeing and behaviour, working with the Headteacher and wider team to strengthen our nurturing ethos and deliver personalised support to children. This role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, with potential to become permanent for the right person.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above and a full clean driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals or small groups of children.
• Supporting children with social and emotional well-being.
• Implementing specific programmes with individuals or small groups...
• Developing positive relationships with children and staff to assist with progress and attainment.
• Supporting our Attendance Officer.
• Attending relevant meetings.
• To always put the children at the heart of ALL decision making

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Queensbridge Primary School
Pastoral Care Officer To start January 2027
Grade F

Job Type: Pastoral Care Officer
Salary: Grade F, point 17 - 23 - £32,046 - £35,570 pro rata
Actual Salary: £27,041 - £30,015
Hours: Monday Friday 8.00am 4.00pm (30 minutes lunch)
Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 days
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until 31 August 2027. The position could become permanent for the right person.
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 6th November 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th November 2026
Tasks and interviews: Friday 20th November 2026

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a dynamic Pastoral Care Officer in order to further build upon and develop our nurturing philosophy and approach. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and resilient individual to work in partnership with the Headteacher and wider team, to build on our successes. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is unafraid of a challenge and committed to making a positive difference to those that matter the most, our children.

Our school is a family where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual. It is a place where we treat everyone as we would want to be treated ourselves. At Queensbridge, every child has a champion. They have someone who believes that they can succeed. We believe that every child has the ability to shine given the right care and support and that our similarities and differences are things we celebrate with pride.

As an overview, you will model excellent practice and share skills and experience with others. You will be required to promote the highest standards of student wellbeing, behaviour and communication with parents. You will be key in providing individual support to children working closely with teaching staff, support staff, and outside agencies. You will work with whole classes, targeted intervention groups, and individual children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or, on a 1 to1 basis, dependent on need, providing more intensive, bespoke and personalised interventions for more complex and harder to reach children.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in a primary school learning environment and be able to demonstrate sound communication skills.

You must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above.

A full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential in this role.

Professional Responsibilities will include:

• Working with individuals or small groups of children;
• Supporting children with social and emotional well-being;
• Implementing specific programmes with individuals or small groups appropriate to their development needs throughout the curriculum area and/or internal interventions;
• Developing positive relationships with children and staff to assist with progress and attainment;
• Supporting our Attendance Officer;
• Attending relevant meetings.
• To always put the children at the heart of ALL decision making

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably
qualified candidates.

Safer Recruitment

Queensbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this
commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service
checks along with other relevant employment checks, including an online search and
overseas checks.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school upon prior arrangement on
either Tuesday 20th October or Wednesday 21st October 2026. Please contact to
arrange a time: [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Application Deadline Friday 6th November 2026 noon.

Shortlisting Thursday 12th November 2026.

Tasks and interviews Friday 20th November 2026.

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification
Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form