Pastoral Support Officer (Temporary)

The Blue Coat School Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Professional development

Central Oldham location

Job summary

The Blue Coat School Oldham is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Team member on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role focuses on promoting wellbeing and attendance, liaising with parents, staff and students, and delivering high-quality pastoral care within an experienced team.

You will work closely with Directors of Learning and the Senior Leadership Team, handling confidential information with integrity and building positive relationships with young people and adults alike.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of administration in an office environment
• Empathy, understanding and respect for young people
• Professional resilience and integrity with handling confidential information
• Approachable and able to inspire respect and confidence
• Ability to work under pressure with strong organisational skills, self-motivation and planning/prioritising workload

Responsibilities

• Promote efficient and effective communication between parents, staff and students
• Deliver high-quality pastoral care as part of a team
• Support attendance improvement and student wellbeing
• Work with Directors of Learning and SLT to support pastoral concerns
• Build positive relationships with students and adults in an appropriate manner

Job description

Full time, 36 hours 40 minutes per week

Term Time only plus 5 days

Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027

We are seeking a dedicated and professional individual to join our Pastoral Team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will promote efficient and effective communication between parents, staff, and students, while delivering high-quality pastoral care and be part of an experienced Pastoral Team, playing a key role in promoting excellent attendance. They will work closely with Directors of Learning and the Senior Leadership Team to support a range of pastoral concerns and contribute positively to the wellbeing and development of our students.

The ideal candidate will be diligent, proactive, and an excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to teamwork. They will be able to build and maintain positive relationships with both young people and adults in an effective and appropriate manner.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience of working with young people
• Has experience of administration in an office environment
• Demonstrates empathy, understanding and respect for young people
• Shows professional resilience and integrity, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Is approachable and able to inspire respect and confidence
• Can work effectively under pressure, demonstrating strong organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to plan and prioritise workload

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise.This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit: Cranmer Trust Vacancies

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 07 October 2026 @ 12:00

Interview: Date to be confirmed.

Start Date: ASAP - Can be negotiated for the right candidate

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.