Senior Pastoral Support Officer
Actual pro rata salary £24,490 - £27,408 (dependent on continuous service and experience)
Full time, 36 hours 40 minutes per week, Term Time only plus 5 days
Permanent
Location: The Blue Coat School, Oldham (travel to local schools may be required)
We are looking for a dedicated and professional individual to promote efficient and effective communication between parents, staff and students, and to provide pastoral care for our students. The post holder will be part of the experienced Pastoral team and support Directors of Learning and the Senior Leadership Team with pastoral concerns.
You must be diligent, pro‑active and an excellent communicator, a team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relations with both young people and adults in an appropriate manner.
We are looking for a candidate who:
* Has experience of working with young people
* Has experience of administration in an office environment
* Has empathy with and respect for young people
* Has professional resilience and integrity and can handle confidential issues sensitively
* Is approachable and can inspire respect and confidence
* Can work under pressure, self‑motivate, plan, organise and prioritise effectively
Working for The Blue Coat School means you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust that prides itself on looking after its people and offering high levels of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join as we develop collaborative structures to enhance our schools.
Benefits include:
* Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
* A strong school community putting children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do
* A supportive team working with you to achieve the best outcomes
* LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires 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 and Trust Policies.
Follow the link to the Careers Site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 November 2025 @ 09:00
Start Date: January 2026 (negotiable for the successful candidate)
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
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