CEDARS Short Stay School, High Street, Knutton, ST5 6BX Pastoral Support Officer Salary: Grade 5 Join our inclusive team and help students thrive. Support learning, wellbeing, and positive relationships in a nurturing environment built on our values: Trust, Learn, Grow. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference. Apply now to empower young people and transform futures. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive an exceptional application. We can offer a rewarding role, working with a team of friendly staff, who are committed to making a difference. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. References will be taken up prior to interview. CEDARS Knutton is a Short Stay School for pupils aged 11 - 16 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. If you would like to arrange a visit to the Newcastle Base, please contact the Rosey Whalley, on 01782 973760. Please enclose a letter with your application to the Headteacher, Mr Lee McCartney to explain why you think you are suitable for this post. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 and candidates will be contacted by telephone. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026 We will not contact unsuccessful candidates. Completed applications should be sent to Mrs G Tansley, CEDARS Darwin Base, Queens Road, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7LF or email to darwin@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. The application pack can either be downloaded or, alternatively, contact Mrs G. Tansley at CEDARS Darwin Base, telephone 01782 749739 or by emailing darwin@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk