Pastoral Officer

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove

Ashton-In-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8XF

Salary: Grade 6, £27,242 - £30,061 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks working 42 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for September 2026 - subject to satisfactory references and checks

Do you like working with children and young people and want to help the next generation excel?

Are you a great communicator and a hardworking team player, ready for your next professional challenge?

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, compassionate, and highly organised Pastoral Support Officer to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and personal development of our students.

At Willow Grove Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

Located in Ashton in Makerfield, our school wants what’s best for our community:

• pupils who are at the centre of everything we do
• staff who are the leaders in our students’ learning journey and are the most valued resource
• the Governors, the Headteacher and the entire leadership team have high expectations and offer professional and personal support every step of the way. This includes comprehensive onboarding and induction training, mentoring, continuous professional development, employee assistance programme, including private healthcare, and a range of employee benefits

Previous experience is advantageous but not necessary.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will support the Pastoral Care Lead to manage the pastoral care provision within the school, working closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies to ensure that every student feels safe, supported, and able to thrive both personally and academically.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record of supporting the pastoral care function in a school. Applications from mainstream colleagues are welcomed and encouraged
• a drive and enthusiasm for the profession
• Ability to work confidentially and sensitively with others to build effective working relationships
• High-quality people skills to deal with challenging situations
• Ability to use initiative to respond to and resolve challenges
• A knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Previous experience of working in line with legislation such as KCSIE, Working together to Safeguard Children, Early Help legislation
• shares the values of Willow Grove Primary School Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Positive
• Full UK driving license would be advantageous

Apply now for a fresh start in September 2026.

Visits to the school are recommended. Please email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early based on applications received.

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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