PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High level support for new staff

Stimulating place to work

Modern, purpose-built building and up‑

Job summary

Unity College in Burnley, Lancashire is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to join the team. You will work alongside the Head of Year and Deputy Head of Year to identify and remove barriers to learning and to support students and families so every pupil can thrive.

You will be experienced with working with young people, able to build strong relationships and routines, and committed to the highest standards at all times. A supportive environment and modern facilities are offered.

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy: English and Maths GCSE at a minimum of Grade C or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development

Responsibilities

• Identify and remove barriers to learning for students.
• Work as part of a triad with the Head of Year and Deputy Head of Year.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships and routines to support students’ learning and wellbeing.
• Model and maintain high standards at all times.

Skills

Experience with young people

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent)

Evidence of CPD (professional development)

Job description

Location: Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF (1409 on roll). Tel: [phone]. School website: www.unity-college.com.

Summary: The Pastoral Support Officer will work as part of a team alongside the Head of Year and the Deputy Head of Year, forming a triad of support. The Pastoral Support Officer will identify and remove barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will have experience of working successfully with young people and their families. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a Pastoral Support Officer with experience of working with young people and who are able to develop and sustain strong relationships and routines. Above all, the Pastoral Support Officer will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times.

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 9am.

Essential Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy: English and Maths GCSE at a minimum of Grade C or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development

Essential Experience

• You have experience of working with young people

Desirable Experience

• You have experience of working within an education setting
• You have experience of developing inclusivity

For an informal discussion please contact: Lee McCartney, HR Manager, 01282 683010

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.