Pastoral Guidance Officer

Bedford High School

Manchester Road

Leigh

WN7 2LU

Salary: Grade 7, £28,630 - £31,937 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus two weeks working 40 weeks per year

Hours: Monday Friday 8am 4pm including a 36 - minute unpaid break/lunch.

Required for as soon as possible

Bedford is looking for an experienced and dedicated Pastoral Guidance Officer to join a thriving pastoral team.

Each year group benefits from a designated Pastoral Manager (head of year), pastoral guidance officer and SLT year link. The PGO team are managed by a lead PGO who provides full training and guidance in the role. This is a highly successful, impactful team in our school who know their students and enjoy excellent, fulfilling relationships with their cohorts.

The successful candidate will be joining the school at an exciting time. Bedford High School is a mixed comprehensive school, which was judged “good” by Ofsted in 2023. The school is now full throughout KS3 and KS4 with a waiting list of families.

Our school is based over 2 sites with excellent facilities which include our 3G pitch, beautiful green outside space, dedicated outside classroom and large Bistro food court area. Our students and staff also have access to a comprehensively fitted onsite gym and second food court area and building work is currently underway to expand our English facilities. Our inclusive values drive our vision and ethos across all stakeholder groups. Positive student/staff relationships, which are based on mutual respect embedding our SPIRIT ethos of Strive, Perseverance, Independence, Respect, Integrity and Tolerance are a key strength of our school. Student and staff voice are used across our school to help inform decisions and shape our school development plans.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to undertake this role, we will be delighted to receive your application form. Please complete the application form, we do not accept CV’s and return to Mrs Claire Taylor, HR Manager, at the school address or by email to recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and interview before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

All offers of employment are conditional subject to an enhanced disclosure with child barred list, appropriate overseas checks, medical clearance, relevant qualification certificates and references satisfactory to the school. In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, you will be required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self- declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 909009 E-mail: recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk Website: bedfordhighschool.co.uk

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and interview before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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