Pastoral Support Officer

Alder Community High School; Hyde; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Community High School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer to enhance the wellbeing of students and create a supportive learning environment. The role involves collaboration with students, families, and staff to ensure students' emotional and social needs are met. The school values inclusivity and support for staff, providing extensive opportunities for professional development and a friendly workplace culture.

Benefits

High levels of support and challenge

Extensive CPD opportunities

Access to School Wellbeing Services

Fitness suite access

Breakfast and lunch on INSET days

Local government pension

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills needed.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students' emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing.
• Work closely with various stakeholders to overcome barriers to learning.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect within the school.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Empathy

Job description

Are you currently working with children or young people and looking for a new challenge? Are you a teacher or Teaching Assistant looking for a change of direction in your career? Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching or a career working with children and young people? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then our Pastoral Support Officer role could be for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Officer to join our committed team at Alder. This is a key role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing of our students, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn within our academic environment.

As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will work closely with students, staff, families, and external agencies to provide high-quality pastoral care. You will support individual students to overcome barriers to learning, help manage behaviour positively and contribute to a culture of inclusion, progress and respect across the school.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.

High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.

An extensive package of CPD.

A stimulating and friendly working environment.

Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.

Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.

Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.

Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.

Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.

The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.

Local government pension scheme.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week, or 32.5 hours per week. (to be agreed at interview). The position is term time only. Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time.

Get in touch to arrange a visit

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact [e-mail] or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Applications should be completed and submitted online via the TES portal by 9am on Monday 23rd June 2025.