Pastoral Officer & Attendance Lead
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 35c796c2-99a1-4341-a708-55506bd985f4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Lady & St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, dedicated and approachable Pastoral Officer to join our school family. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our children’s wellbeing, attendance and personal development within our nurturing Catholic community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide targeted pastoral support to help pupils develop positive behaviour, confidence and a love of learning.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, working closely with families and the Local Authority to promote excellent attendance.
• Develop supportive action plans to help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels supported and valued.
• Support pupils with transition and reintegration following absence.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare relevant correspondence and reports.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, organised and committed to safeguarding, with a genuine desire to help every child thrive in line with our Catholic values.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.
Our Lady & St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, dedicated and approachable Pastoral Officer to join our school family. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our children’s wellbeing, attendance and personal development within our nurturing Catholic community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide targeted pastoral support to help pupils develop positive behaviour, confidence and a love of learning.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, working closely with families and the Local Authority to promote excellent attendance.
• Develop supportive action plans to help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels supported and valued.
• Support pupils with transition and reintegration following absence.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare relevant correspondence and reports.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, organised and committed to safeguarding, with a genuine desire to help every child thrive in line with our Catholic values.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.