Family Support & Outreach Lead

The Governors of St Mary's Catholic High School are looking to appoint to this key role in the school. This is a unique opportunity to take on this role, offering the chance to develop, implement and deliver strategies that will provide our young people with the best support to prepare them for the next stage of their academic or working journey as citizens of our society. Key to the development of this role is the need to work within our community, offering support and leading on outreach work that will enhance relationships with our families and ensure good attendance and outcomes for our students.

The role will suit an individual who is resilient, caring and tenacious in wanting the best for students. The person will have the ability to work in a proactive, collaborative and respectful way to support young people and their families to overcome barriers to learning and attendance. You will take an active role in the personal and pastoral development of our students, working in school and off-site, with a range of multi-agency stakeholders, to deliver and implement an effective programme of support. The individual will have recent, positive and demonstrable experience of working with young people and families in the public, private or voluntary sector and a sound knowledge of pastoral care, safeguarding & child protection.

Hours: 37 hours per week (08.00 am - 4.00 pm with a 3.30 pm finish one day per week). Term time + 3 weeks (additional weeks working outside of term time).

If you wish to be part of our team, driving sustainable change to create an environment where everyone thrives and flourishes, please apply.

If you require any additional information regarding this post, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager, by email at t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk

Full details of this post, including the CES Support Staff application form and associated documents, are available to download below and on our website.

To apply, please visit our dedicated careers page by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 23.59 on Sunday, 21st June 2026.

Interview date: Thursday, 25th June 2026.

St. Mary's is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The role will suit an individual who is resilient, caring and tenacious in wanting the best for students. The person will have the ability to work in a proactive, collaborative and respectful way to support young people and their families to overcome barriers to learning and attendance. You will take an active role in the personal and pastoral development of our students, working in school and off-site, with a range of multi-agency stakeholders, to deliver and implement an effective programme of support. The individual will have recent, positive and demonstrable experience of working with young people and families in the public, private or voluntary sector and a sound knowledge of pastoral care, safeguarding & child protection.

Hours: 37 hours per week (08.00 am - 4.00 pm with a 3.30 pm finish one day per week). Term time + 3 weeks (additional weeks working outside of term time).