Pastoral Leader

Oldham Council; Royton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beever Primary School in Oldham is seeking a Pastoral Leader to cover a maternity leave from January 2027. The role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing and helping every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, staff, families and the wider community to secure the best outcomes for our pupils and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Senior Leadership Team to strengthen pastoral provision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in partnership with staff, children, families and professionals.
• Understanding of the assessment process for early help and statutory intervention, including local criteria for action.
• Ability to plan, organise, manage and prioritise records and workload.
• Understanding of barriers to learning faced by disadvantaged children and how to support emotional wellbeing.
• Commitment to excellence and high aspirations for Beever Primary School.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Partnership working

Organisation

High expectations

Job description

Ref: 001858

Pastoral Leader

Are you a highly motivated and ambitious practitioner with a strong commitment to improving achievement and wellbeing?

Do you have the ability to work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all children and their families?

If so, then you may be the ideal person to join our team!

The Governors and Headteacher of Beever Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to cover a period of maternity leave from January 2027. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives, maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, and supporting every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Serving an area close to the centre of Oldham, Beever Primary School works with parents to encourage each child to fulfil their potential by means of high standards within a broad and well-rounded education. Beever aims to equip each child with skills, attitudes and values to develop them into responsible citizens. Pupils learn effectively in a safe, secure, high-quality environment where there is a happy, positive and inclusive school culture.

Beever Primary School is a special place where everyone is made to feel valued. We are looking for somebody whose values align closely with ours; who has high expectations of both children's achievements and behaviour and is committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community in order to secure the best possible outcomes for our children. Team members at Beever must demonstrate positivity to inspire a happy workplace and have the heart to genuinely care about everyone.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to help drive the school forward, strengthening the pastoral offer for our children and ensuring they are safeguarded effectively
• A high level of interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to working in partnership with all staff, children, families and professionals
• An understanding of the assessment process for early help and statutory intervention, including local criteria for action
• The ability to plan, organise, manage and prioritise records and their own workload
• An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by disadvantaged children and how to support children in their emotional wellbeing
• A commitment to excellence and holding the highest aspirations for the children at Beever Primary School

We can offer you:

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A strong, friendly school team, who will support you and learn from your ideas
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and a commitment to the Oldham Workload Charter
• Access to supervision
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children and their families

Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Monday 16 November 2026

Interview: Friday 20 November 2026

Beever Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In accordance with the latest statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the barred list, where appropriate. Pre-employment checks will also include verification of identity, qualifications, right to work in the UK, employment history and references.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff to demonstrate their suitability to work with children. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant safeguarding checks.