Pastoral Officer
Kirkheaton Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
04/01/2027, if not before
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £29,616.00 Annually (Actual)
Pastoral Officer job summary
We’re Hiring a Pastoral Officer! 🎉
Inspire, Empower, and Make a Lasting Difference - One Child at a Time
Pastoral Officer - Kirkheaton Primary Academy
Make a Difference Every Day Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive? We are looking for a caring, resilient and approachable Pastoral Officer to join our friendly primary school team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with pupils, families and staff to promote wellbeing, attendance, positive behaviour and safeguarding. You will be a trusted adult for children, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
We are looking for someone who: Builds positive relationships with children and families. Has experience supporting children's wellbeing and behaviour. Is empathetic, organised and solution-focused. Shares our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
💫 Why Kirkheaton? Nestled in the heart of the lovely village of Kirkheaton, our above-average sized primary school proudly serves a wide and wonderful community — stretching from Cooper Bridge to Hopton, and all the way to Dalton.
What makes our school truly special? Our children! They are curious, kind, and full of potential — and at the centre of everything we do. At Kirkheaton, we believe in preparing children not just for the next stage of school, but for life — helping them become confident, thoughtful individuals who make a positive difference in the world.
South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!
What We Offer: 🧘♀️ Wellbeing Support - including stress counselling, physiotherapy and more 💸 Pension Scheme - because your future is important 🎉 Flexi Days - 2 paid term-time days off for personal milestones 💉 Free Flu Vaccinations - keeping you healthy through the year 🚴♂️ Cycle to Work Scheme - promoting active and sustainable travel 📝 Free Will Writing Service - peace of mind for you and your family 📈 Continuous Professional Development - ongoing training and support 🤝 Supportive Leadership Team - who are with you every step of the way Join Our Team
If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution, inspire young minds, and grow within a forward-thinking and caring school, we would love to hear from you. 📩 Apply today to become part of the dedicated and dynamic team at Kirkheaton Primary Academy, where both children and staff are given every opportunity to flourish.
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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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kirkheaton Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Kirkheaton Primary School was most recently OFSTED inspected in November 2023 receiving a ‘Good’ grading in all elements. Pupils were described as ‘happy to come to school because they enjoy their learning’ and that ‘the school prepares pupils well for their future lives. OFSTED also expressed how leaders take staff workload into account in their decision making and that staff are proud to work at Kirkheaton.
Our motivation is to create ‘Active Citizens’ who care about their learning, the community and their future; not only in education but in all aspects of their life beyond our school walls. We aim to create a foundation for children to reach new heights and ‘be their best selves’.
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