Pastoral Support Officer

Unity College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time: 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year 08.15 – 16.15 Monday to Thursday, 08.15 - 15.45 Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - For 12 months or until the return of the substantive postholder. - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 6 SCP 11 - 19 (£29,071 - £33,119)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Pastoral Support Officer will work as part of a team alongside the Head of Year and the Deputy Head of Year, forming a triad of support. The Pastoral Support Officer will identify and remove barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will have experience of working successfully with young people and their families. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a Pastoral Support Officer with experience of working with young people and who are able to develop and sustain strong relationships and routines. Above all, the Pastoral Support Officer will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times.

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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)
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to Work in the UK
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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Unity College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Unity College website
• Email address: l.mccartney@unity.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 683010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/unity-college-burnley

Welcome to Unity College, an 11-16 college in the heart of Burnley. We are committed to making education an enjoyable, rewarding and stimulating experience where all students develop a passion to be “the best that they can be”.

At our College, traditional values meet with innovative approaches to learning and fantastic facilities.

We are relentless in our pursuit of high standards and academic success for every child. We offer excellent teaching in a safe and caring environment. Our expectations of students and staff are high and the rewards last a lifetime.

We want our students to leave us with wonderful memories. A huge range of additional opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, allows our students to develop their individual characters and talents and to fulfil their aspirations.

I am very proud to be the Headteacher of Unity College: a successful college with a very exciting future. I encourage you to visit the College during a working day to see for yourself the high-quality learning and teaching and to experience the friendly, happy and purposeful atmosphere that characterise Unity College. Visits can be arranged at any time. When you visit our College, I am sure that you will recognise not only the warm welcome from our students but also their enjoyment of and their passion for learning.

Jane Richardson, Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Unity College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.mccartney@unity.lancs.sch.uk.

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