Pastoral Officer for Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding

Pastoral Officers Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding

Make a Difference. Build Relationships. Change Lives.

We are seeking compassionate, proactive and highly motivated Pastoral Officers for Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding to join our dedicated Engagement and Wellbeing Team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting students, families and staff, helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every young person can thrive. Working closely with the Pastoral Managers and Senior Leadership Team, you will support improvements in attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and student engagement, ensuring barriers to learning are identified and addressed effectively.

The Role

You will:

• Support students and families to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Manage and monitor safeguarding, attendance and behaviour records and interventions.
• Carry out home visits and work collaboratively with families to overcome challenges.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, multi-agency meetings and targeted support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour through restorative approaches, student support and engagement activities.
• Support attendance improvement strategies and help students successfully reintegrate into school.
• Work alongside colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable students.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children, young people and families.
• Is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Is resilient, empathetic and committed to helping young people succeed.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and safeguarding training.
• The chance to contribute to a culture of high expectations, inclusion and success for all students.

If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers, feel safe, attend regularly and achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help transform lives through outstanding pastoral support.

Empower Learners. Build Confidence. Make a Lasting Difference.

Why Join Elms Bank School and College

Our school is full of energy, care, and a strong sense of community. Guided by our vision, “Excellence for All,” we are committed to providing high-quality education tailored to each pupil’s individual needs. We offer specialist pathways and a broad, meaningful curriculum enriched with real-life experiences, all designed to raise aspirations and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

To apply, follow the link - https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=124587zr6b

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.