Pastoral Officer Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding

Make a Difference. Build Relationships. Change Lives. We are seeking compassionate, proactive and highly motivated Pastoral Officers for Attendance, Behaviour and Safeguarding to join our dedicated Engagement and Wellbeing Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting students, families and staff, helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every young person can thrive.

Working closely with the Pastoral Managers and Senior Leadership Team, you will support improvements in attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and student engagement, ensuring barriers to learning are identified and addressed effectively.

• Support students and families to improve attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Manage and monitor safeguarding, attendance and behaviour records and interventions.
• Carry out home visits and work collaboratively with families to overcome challenges.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, multi‑agency meetings and targeted support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour through restorative approaches, student support and engagement activities.
• Support attendance improvement strategies and help students successfully reintegrate into school.
• Work alongside colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable students.

• Has experience supporting children, young people and families.
• Is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and record‑keeping skills.
• Is resilient, empathetic and committed to helping young people succeed.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.
• Networking opportunities across our trust.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Healthcare plan through Medicash, providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills and digital tools for wellbeing.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to you and your family.
• Health and Wellbeing support through Medicash, including a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and face‑to‑face counselling.

If you are committed to helping young people overcome barriers, feel safe, attend regularly and achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help transform lives through outstanding pastoral support.

Please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing  to arrange a visit.