Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner
Job Details: Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner for Broadoak Primary School
Grade / Salary: Grade 3A Scale Point 20 24 (FTE £32,597 - £35,412)
Pro Rota Salary: Per Annum £27,707 - £30,100
Hours: 36 hours per week (Term time only)
Contract: Permanent (Subject to probation/school policy if applicable)
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 12 noon.
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Are you passionate about helping children feel safe, confident and ready to learn? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to their lives and positively impact on upon their future life opportunities and outcomes?
We are seeking to appoint a caring, proactive and emotionally intelligent professional for the role of Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner in our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupil wellbeing across the whole school by providing 1:1, small group and where appropriate whole class emotional support, promoting positive mental health and strengthening relationships between home and school.
Working closely with Senior Leaders, SENDCo, teachers and our wider staff, you will provide early support for pupils, guide families where appropriate and contribute to our nurturing and inclusive school ethos.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has relevant experience and/or qualifications in education, pastoral care, child development, SEMH, family support, counselling, mental health or social care
* Has experience working with primary-aged children
* Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
* Is calm, empathetic, professional and committed to inclusion
* Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
Experience or training in areas such as Emotional Literacy Support, Thrive, trauma-informed practice, mental health first aid, attachment, emotion coaching or family support would be an advantage.
Our focus is on finding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make a positive contribution to our school community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community and play a key role in ensuring every child feels understood, supported and able to thrive.
Our Offer
Broadoak Primary School is an Outstanding Single Academy Trust with 480 pupils and approx. 60 staff. Our school is set in beautiful grounds between Swinton and Worsley with excellent transport links. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate to qualifications and a Defined Benefit pension scheme.
We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about children’s wellbeing and education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our school and children, then we want to hear from you.
If you require any further information, please contact school via office@broadoak.salford.sch.uk.
Broadoak Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
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