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Pastoral Support Officer

Unity College · Burnley · Lancashire

Job description

The Pastoral Support Officer will work as part of a team alongside the Head of Year and the Deputy Head of Year, forming a triad of support. The Pastoral Support Officer will identify and remove barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will have experience of working successfully with young people and their families. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Unity College students. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all students are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives. We are looking for a Pastoral Support Officer with experience of working with young people and who are able to develop and sustain strong relationships and routines. Above all, the Pastoral Support Officer will model and maintain the highest of standards at all times.

You will:

  • share the College’s very high expectations
  • be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
  • be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life


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About this school

Unity College

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
1,416
Avg teacher salary
£48,250
Pupil:teacher ratio
16:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF

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Salary
Grade 6 SCP 11 - 19 (£29,071 - £33,119)
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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