Pastoral Support Officer
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6BXThis job expired on 2 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989-£27,254 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
To apply for this post, please write a letter of application to the Head teacher Mr Lee McCartney and download the application pack below in the “Available Documents” section. Alternatively, an application pack is available from the school office. In the interest of the economy, we will not contact unsuccessful applicants.
If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Knutton base on 01782 973760.
Closing Monday 2nd February 2026
Shortlist Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interviews Thursday 12th February 2026
What the school offers its staff
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 55 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases website
- Email address
- darwin@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 973760
Cedars Short Stay School provides a varied curriculum for learners from 11 to 16 years who struggle to stay in mainstream settings. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for the inclusion agenda.
We have a comprehensive induction programme for new staff. Our staff are friendly and supportive. We have a relational ethos, good facilities and a positive environment that supports teaching and learning.
We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum and therefore any person appointed will be a highly committed and enthusiastic professional.
The Management Committee of CEDARS Short Stay School wish to appoint an outstanding Teacher with excellent subject knowledge to teach inspirational lessons and to use their drive and teaching dynamic to make a significant contribution to this Good (Ofsted rated 2019) school . CEDARS SSS is an 11 - 16 year education provider for young people.
Arranging a visit to Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email darwin@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk.
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