HLTA Attendance & Pastoral Lead

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

At Heaton Park, we love, we persevere, we flourish

Job Title: HLTA Attendance & Pastoral Lead
Salary Scale Grade 9, 32.5 hours
Hours- Full time, Term time only
Required for: 1st January 2027

The Collective Community Trust is a Trust responsible for seven primary schools with Bury LA. As a Trust we are committed to providing high-quality support services to support all of our schools within the Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our caring, committed team of professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team, as attendance & pastoral lead, at Heaton Park. join our enthusiastic, dedicated and committed team of staff and Governors. We are seeking someone who you will play a significant role in promoting excellent attendance, nurturing positive relationships with pupils and families, and supporting the emotional, social and academic development of our children.

You will take responsibility for implementing and driving forward the school's Attendance Strategy, working proactively with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies to improve attendance, reduce persistent absence and remove barriers to children accessing education.

Alongside your attendance and pastoral responsibilities, you will work as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), for emergency cover, in the absence of a class teacher.

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities. The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

You will:

Be an enthusiastic, committed and reflective practitioner with a passion for improving attendance, nurturing positive relationships and ensuring every child feels safe, valued and that they belong.
Be an effective team player who works collaboratively with colleagues, pupils, parents and external agencies, sharing ideas, expertise and good practice.
Have a strong understanding of school attendance expectations, current statutory guidance and effective strategies for improving attendance and reducing persistent absence.
Take responsibility for implementing and driving forward the school's Attendance Strategy, monitoring attendance, identifying emerging concerns and taking proactive action to address barriers to regular school attendance.
Build positive, supportive relationships with parents and carers, working sensitively but persistently to promote the importance of good attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate the confidence and communication skills to have challenging conversations with families, challenge poor attendance and work constructively to secure improvements.
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and pastoral support, recognising when children and families may need additional help and following school procedures appropriately.
Provide high-quality pastoral support to pupils, helping them to develop positive relationships, emotional resilience, self-regulation and a sense of belonging.
Have the skills, experience and confidence to work as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), leading learning and delivering lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
Have high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement, promoting our school values and expectations consistently across all areas of school life.
Be proactive, organised and able to use attendance information and school systems effectively to monitor progress, identify patterns and evaluate the impact of interventions.
Bring creativity, initiative and a solution-focused approach, contributing ideas and experiences to help us continually improve our attendance, pastoral provision and outcomes for pupils.
Be committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice, always seeking to improve your own skills and contribute positively to the wider life of our school.

We will offer:

A creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its multicultural make up;
A supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
A supportive and caring environment;
Opportunities for professional development;
A friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
A Trust that is innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the recruitment process will include online searches and checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any issues that may be relevant to their suitability to work with children

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

Supporting documents

Application pack to be returned to: the School Business Manager, Mrs J Hough- Jhough@heatonparkbury.com

Visits to school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit: 0161 773 9554

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

Shortlisting: 26th November 2026

Interviews: 3rd December 2026