Pastoral Year Leader
Hazel Wood High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 10, SCP 24-27, Actual Salary - £31,084 -£33,549
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a committed pastoral professional to support pupils’ behaviour, wellbeing, and academic progress. Working mainly with a designated year group, you will help pupils develop positive social skills, emotional resilience, and strong engagement in learning.
The role involves working with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and confident. You will also contribute to the school’s pastoral programme, including PSHCE, and lead on a whole‑school area such as Transition, Medical Needs, SEND link, Safeguarding, or Alternative Provision.
This is a key position within the pastoral team, helping to maintain a positive school environment and supporting pupils to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Hazel Wood High School
This is a truly inclusive and diverse community where we foster a culture of mutual respect, responsibility and aspiration. At Hazel Wood our team of highly motivated staff, in partnership with our young people, parents and governors, work incredibly hard to ensure that all our students have the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes, both academically and pastorally.
We aim to ensure that we create a stimulating and disciplined environment, and to recognise that successful education lies in supporting the welfare of the whole child: their safety, health and happiness. We believe in discipline in the true sense of the word. Teaching our young people self-control and the resilience to keep working when things get difficult, therefore preparing our young people to be successful adults.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Please contact Hazel Wood High School on 0161 797 6543 or by emailing enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Hazel Wood High School on 0161 797 6543 or by emailing enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hazel Wood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 720 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hazel Wood High School website
- Email address
- enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 797 6543
Arranging a visit to Hazel Wood High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk.
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