Pastoral Care Officer
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, BL4 0HT30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 scp 19 – 24 Actual Salary £27,821 - £30,729 (£32,061- £35,412 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- To develop and implement targeted activities to support pupils in their learning and encourage positive attitudes and behaviours.
- To work with teaching staff to assess and monitor pupils and identify those who may benefit from additional pastoral support to raise achievement and overcome barriers to learning.
- To develop action plans for individuals and groups of pupils, providing targeted solutions/strategies to engage, motivate and meet specific needs.
- To monitor and analyse pupil’s punctuality and attendance, liaising with teaching staff, support staff and the LA.
- To implement strategies to improve attendance, including holding attendance panels and rewarding good attendance.
- To work closely with parents of children receiving support, establish trust and openness and achieve positive family involvement.
- To establish links and facilitate support from external agencies to ensure that pupils needs are met, which may include attending relevant meetings, e.g. CAF meetings.
- To assist in the preparation of correspondence in relation to pupils, including writing reports, letters etc.
- To attend relevant case conferences.
- To assist pupils with a smooth transition from primary to secondary school, choosing options and remaining on track with coursework.
- To liaise with subject teachers and Faculty Directors in relation to the behaviour and learning of students.
- To assist either the organization of Parent’s Evening and other consultation meetings.
- To provide support and advice to pupils, in relation to personal problems, emotional problems, welfare matters etc.
- To liaise with appropriate staff and provide support to pupils with re-integration into class after a period of absence, e.g. following exclusion, long term illness or extended holiday.
- To maintain records and undertake administrative duties related to the post, e.g. filing, collating data.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and briefings as appropriate.
- Be aware of, and comply with all Trust policies and procedures, particularly those relating to child protection, health, safety and security, financial management, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the Trust.
- Commitment to the principle of working collaboratively with other schools within the St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 901 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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