Pastoral Officer & Attendance Lead
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PDThis job expired on 22 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week. Term Time Only plus 2 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 scp 19-24 Actual Salary £27,393 - £30,256 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Lady & St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, dedicated and approachable Pastoral Officer to join our school family. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our children’s wellbeing, attendance and personal development within our nurturing Catholic community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted pastoral support to help pupils develop positive behaviour, confidence and a love of learning.
- Monitor attendance and punctuality, working closely with families and the Local Authority to promote excellent attendance.
- Develop supportive action plans to help children overcome barriers to learning.
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels supported and valued.
- Support pupils with transition and reintegration following absence.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare relevant correspondence and reports.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, organised and committed to safeguarding, with a genuine desire to help every child thrive in line with our Catholic values.
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
St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward thinking academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Man-chester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary 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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