Pastoral Support Officer

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 are seeking a dedicated and professional individual to promote efficient and effective communication between parents, staff and students, whilst delivering high-quality pastoral care. The successful candidate will 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.


• 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
Commitment to safeguarding