Pastoral Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, M35 0ND |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75770862 |
Summary
Ref: 001180
The Ivory Federation
Propps Hall Primary | Rushcroft Primary | Springhead Infants
Pastoral Support Worker
Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 1217) | Hours: 32.5 per week | Contract: Permanent
Based: Propps Hall Junior and Infant Nursery
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to join our team within The Ivory Federation. The Ivory Federation is a strong partnership between three schools: Propps Hall Primary School in Failsworth, Springhead Infant and Nursery School in Saddleworth, and Rushcroft Primary School in Shaw. All three schools have a warm, nurturing ethos, and we pride ourselves on the strength of our values, our inclusive practice, and our commitment to the well-being and success of every child.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is motivated to make a genuine difference to children’s lives. Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional well-being, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and engagement in learning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting children’s emotional, social and mental health needs
- Has experience working with children and young people, ideally within a school setting
- Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families
- Has the ability to identify barriers to learning and develop targeted support plans
- Can use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils regulate their behaviour
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and can work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Is confident in liaising with external agencies including Social Care, CAMHS and Early Help
- Can maintain accurate safeguarding, behaviour and attendance records
- Is calm, approachable and able to respond effectively during crisis situations
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils
As a school we can offer you:
The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the well-being and development of our pupils
- A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team
- A strong, skilled pastoral team across the federation, committed to sharing expertise, knowledge and best practice to support your development and enhance outcomes for pupils
- A proactive leadership team committed to pastoral development across the federation
- A strong ethos and shared values that promote inclusion, respect and resilience
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including safeguarding, mental health and restorative practice training
We look forward to welcoming a committed, caring and enthusiastic individual who will add value to our school community. If you feel you could make a positive contribution, we would be pleased to receive an application from you.
The schools within the federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
Informal Enquiries: Mrs G.A Kay Executive Headteacher 0161 770 8400 | gillian.kay@ivoryfederation.uk
Please return completed application forms to gillian.kay@ivoryfederation.uk
Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 | Shortlisting: Monday 12th January 2026 | Interviews: Monday 19th January 2026
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