Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner

Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Details: Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner for Broadoak Primary School

Grade / Salary: Grade 3A Scale Point 20 24 (FTE £32,597 - £35,412)

Pro Rota Salary: Per Annum £27,707 - £30,100

Hours: 36 hours per week (Term time only)

Contract: Permanent (Subject to probation/school policy if applicable)

Start Date: Tuesday 1^st September 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 17^th June 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews: Tuesday 23^rd June 2026

Are you passionate about helping children feel safe, confident and ready to learn? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to their lives and positively impact on upon their future life opportunities and outcomes?

We are seeking to appoint a caring, proactive and emotionally intelligent professional for the role of Pastoral and Wellbeing Practitioner in our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupil wellbeing across the whole school by providing 1:1, small group and where appropriate whole class emotional support, promoting positive mental health and strengthening relationships between home and school.

Working closely with Senior Leaders, SENDCo, teachers and our wider staff, you will provide early support for pupils, guide families where appropriate and contribute to our nurturing and inclusive school ethos.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant experience and/or qualifications in education, pastoral care, child development, SEMH, family support, counselling, mental health or social care
• Has experience working with primary-aged children
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
• Is calm, empathetic, professional and committed to inclusion
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries

Experience or training in areas such as Emotional Literacy Support, Thrive, trauma-informed practice, mental health first aid, attachment, emotion coaching or family support would be an advantage.

Our focus is on finding the right person for the role, who shares our values and can make a positive contribution to our school community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community and play a key role in ensuring every child feels understood, supported and able to thrive.

Our Offer:

Broadoak Primary School is an Outstanding Single Academy Trust with 480 pupils and approx. 60 staff. Our school is set in beautiful grounds between Swinton and Worsley with excellent transport links. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate to qualifications and a Defined Benefit pension scheme.

We are committed to providing a collaborative, supportive environment for our staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you are passionate about children’s wellbeing and education and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our school and children, then we want to hear from you.

If you require any further information, please contact school via office@broadoak.salford.sch.uk

To apply for this role, please visit the Greater Jobs website and click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

Broadoak Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.

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