Pastoral Support Coordinator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community primary school in Telford seeks a Pastoral Support Coordinator to provide pastoral care and emotional support to students. The role involves working with children facing challenges and collaborating with families. Applicants must be fluent in spoken English and committed to safeguarding children. The position is permanent, offering 30 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide emotional support and care.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Experience working with children in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral care and support.
• Assist children with low-level anxiety and challenging behavior.
• Collaborate with staff to meet children's needs.

Skills

Fluent spoken English

High-quality pastoral care

Emotional support

Collaboration with families

Job description

Overview

Grange Park Primary School

Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford TF3 1ET

POST: Pastoral Support Coordinator

LOCATION: Grange Park Primary School

WORKING PATTERN: 30 hours per week. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 14:30. Term time + 1 week.

CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY: Scale 6 NJC point 18 to point 22 - £31,537 - £33,699 (£22,195 - £23,715 actual)

DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced

START DATE: As soon as possible (subject to safer recruitment checks)

About the Trust

Community Academies Trust is a successful, forward-thinking organisation which maintains high expectations of staff and students. Grange Park Primary School is part of the Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

Role summary

The Pastoral Support Coordinator will help provide high-quality pastoral care and emotional support to pupils, ensuring their wellbeing and personal development are nurtured in a safe and inclusive school environment. The role will involve supporting children with low-level anxiety, school avoidance, and challenging behaviour; working with families to strengthen home–school links; and empowering staff to respond effectively to children’s needs. The post-holder will work closely with the SENCo and Behaviour Lead to ensure a joined-up approach across school. The duties of the post are varied and will evolve as the Pastoral Support Coordinator develops within the role, reflecting the growth of their experience, knowledge, and understanding of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral care and emotional support to pupils, focusing on wellbeing and personal development.
• Support children with low-level anxiety, school avoidance, and challenging behaviour.
• Work with families to strengthen home–school links.
• Empower staff to respond effectively to children’s needs.
• Collaborate closely with the SENCo and Behaviour Lead to ensure a joined-up approach across the school.
• Develop role duties as experience and understanding of the school community grows.

Application and requirements

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: Trust information page. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All staff are expected to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks, and to demonstrate a commitment to the Trust’s vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Company Registration No. 0747273-6

Important dates

Closing date for applications is: Monday 3rd November at midday

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 11th November

The role description includes safeguarding commitments and safer recruitment requirements. For more information, please review the role details and official policy documents as provided by the Trust.

Application link

If this role is of interest to you and you would like to apply for the position of Pastoral Support Coordinator, please apply via the following link or reference the job listing: 3030-Example-URL-Placeholder