Pastoral Coordinator

Catholic Recruitment; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Co-ordinator to support wellbeing, personal development and behaviour of our students in a busy secondary school environment.

Working with Heads of Year and teaching staff, you will help ensure every student feels safe, supported and able to succeed. Term-time working, professional development opportunities and a cycle to work scheme are available as part of a supportive team.

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive school environment where pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do? We are seeking a dedicated, organised and compassionate Pastoral Co‑ordinator to join our team in a large, vibrant secondary school.

As a key member of the pastoral team, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, personal development and behaviour of our students. Working closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff and external agencies, you will help ensure every young person feels safe, supported and able to succeed.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is empathetic, calm under pressure and able to build trust with young people
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can work collaboratively as part of a busy, supportive team
• Understands the challenges faced by young people in secondary education
• Has experience in a pastoral, youth work or educational setting (desirable)

We Offer:

• Term time working
• A welcoming, committed and professional staff team
• Opportunities for professional development, training and support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A role where no two days are the same and where your impact truly matters
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees.

Applications will be welcomed from anyone with relevant experience that is looking for an interesting and diverse role in a fast-paced environment.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday, 5th October 2026

Victoria Marlor¦ Senior HR Administrator ¦ Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College ¦ Tel: [phone] ¦ Email: [e-mail]

If you would like to know more about the role, or would like to arrange a visit to our school. Please contact Stephanie Hickey on 0161 785 8858 or by emailing [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE,KCSiE2023, this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check.

As an employer we do not offer visa sponsorship If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK.