Pastoral Officer

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Rochdale is seeking a committed Pastoral Officer to support the Year 9 cohort during the academic year. The role involves fostering positive relationships with students and collaborating with Teachers and the Senior Leadership Team. Ideal candidates will be dependable and possess strong communication skills in English. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding students and is subject to an enhanced background check. The salary ranges from £32,061 to £35,412 (pro rata). Applications must be made via provided forms only.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is desirable but training will be provided.
• Essential requirement: ability to converse in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 9 cohort during the academic year.
• Nurture strong home-school relationships.
• Work closely with Teachers and Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Dependable

Approachable

Ability to build positive relationships

Communication skills in English

Job description

Holy Family RC and CE College

Wilton Grove, Heywood. OL10 2AA

Headteacher: Mrs K Ames

Pastoral Officer (Permanent Contract)

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)

Salary: £32,061 - £35,412 (pro rata) - Grade 6 Point 19 to 24

Actual Salary: £27,577 to £30,459

Starting ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Pastoral Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be dependable, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with students.

As a Pastoral Officer you will have the rewarding responsibility of working closely with the Year 9 cohort during the 2025/26 academic year and will transition with the cohort each subsequent year. In the following year (2026/27), the role will support the incoming Year 7 cohort. Your role will involve providing invaluable support to students, nurturing strong home‑school relationships, and working closely with Teachers and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Experience of working within a school setting, including the relevant Health & Safety requirements is desirable, though training will be provided.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due‑diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

Please visit our website to download an information pack including application form: https://www.hfch.co.uk and return to [e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11.59pm

Shortlisting date: W/C 5th January 2026

Interview date: W/C 5th January (Date/time to be confirmed)

Candidates are reminded that CV’s will not be accepted. Candidates wishing to be considered must complete an application form.

Supporting Documents

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• ↗ Letter from Headteacher
• ↗ Pastoral Officer - Advert
• ↗ Mission Statement
• ↗ Application Form
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