Pastoral Care Mentor

TURTON SCHOOL
Bromley Cross Road
Bolton BL7 9LT
Tel: 01204 333233 Email: info@turton.uk.com Web: www.turton.uk.com

PASTORAL CARE MENTOR

Grade G (SCP 23-27)
£28,924 to £32,104* p.a. (actual salary)
*Figures quoted are based on 37 hours per week term time plus one day.

In order to support the Student Support Centre there is an opportunity to work within the mentoring team as a Pastoral Care Mentor. The successful applicant will be joining a well-established team that is fundamental to the ethos of the school as a whole.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player who will be required to work within the pastoral team promoting positive behaviour, academic attainment, emotional wellbeing and resilience. Hours of work will be 37 per week worked on a term time plus one-day basis.

Working in a school is an ever-changing job, but the things we can guarantee are:

• Location: Bromley Cross (rural suburbs of Bolton)
• Train station 2 minutes from school
• Dedicated pastoral team with a wide range of expertise
• Opportunities for career development
• Bespoke CPD opportunities
• Contract: permanent
• Flexible working considered
• A warm, caring, dedicated set of colleagues, who are very keen to learn from you

Visit us
There is much more about our school below; in ‘The Story’ written by our Head (Sam Gorse); and on the school website, but the best way to get to know us is to talk to us. So, if you would like the opportunity to come to meet us before the deadline then please contact hr@turton.uk.com to arrange a time and date that works for you.

We thought you might like to hear what it’s like here straight from the horse’s mouth before you meet us. Here are a few of our staff on a one-take interview. This will take you straight to vimeo: https://vimeo.com/813566619/8d0fb1bd1f

Our school
Turton is an oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-18 school of 1650 students, with 300 in the Sixth Form.

We are an innovative Leadership Team, looking at creative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning, in order to engage and challenge both staff and students.

Candidates must have the commitment to care for everyone in our school community and an enthusiasm for learning and teaching that energises young people and allows them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.

The distinctive Turton ethos is values-led. Compassion and good relationships underpin all of our practices. The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and dedicated colleagues, supportive parents, a fully involved governing body and inspiring students.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 9:00am
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: To be negotiated