Pastoral Care Officer

Queensbridge Primary School
Pastoral Care Officer – To begin as soon as possible
Grade F
Job Type: Pastoral Care Officer
Salary: Grade F, point 17 - 23 - £30,060 - £33,366 pro rata
Actual Salary: £23,994 - £26,633
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm (30 minutes lunch)
Contract: 35 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 days
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until 31 August 2026. The position could become permanent for the right person.
Closing Date: Noon on Monday 12th May, 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th May, 2025
Assessment, tasks and interview: Wednesday 21st May, 2025.
The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a dynamic Pastoral Care Officer in order to further build upon and develop our nurturing philosophy and approach. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and resilient individual to work in partnership with the Headteacher and wider team, to build on our successes. This position is a great opportunity for someone who is unafraid of a challenge and committed to making a positive difference to those that matter the most, our children. Our school is a family where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual. It is a place where we treat everyone as we would want to be treated ourselves. At Queensbridge, every child has a champion. They have someone who believes that they can succeed. We believe that every child has the ability to shine given the right care and support and that our similarities and differences are things we celebrate with pride. As an overview, you will model excellent practice and share skills and experience with others. You will be required to promote the highest standards of student wellbeing, behaviour and communication with parents. You will be key in providing individual support to children working closely with teaching staff, support staff, and outside agencies. You will work with whole classes, targeted intervention groups, and individual children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or, on a 1 to1 basis, dependent on need, providing more intensive, bespoke and personalised interventions for more complex and harder to reach children. The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in a primary school learning environment and be able to demonstrate sound communication skills. You must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above Professional Responsibilities will include:
 Working with individuals or small groups of children;  Supporting children with social and emotional well-being;  Implementing specific programmes with individuals or small groups appropriate to their development needs throughout the curriculum area and/or internal interventions;  Developing positive relationships with children and staff to assist with progress and attainment  Supporting our Attendance Officer  Attending relevant meetings  To always put the children at the heart of ALL decision making We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Safer Recruitment Queensbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, including an online search and overseas checks. Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school upon prior arrangement, please contact: office@queensbridge.bolton.sch.uk
Application Deadline – Monday 12 May, 2025 - noon
Shortlisting – Thursday 15th May, 2025
Assessment, tasks and interview – Wednesday 21st May, 2025