Job Description

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Bolton
22,906.95 - 25,250.39 per year

Salary:

Grade E SCP 11 - 17

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

16 July 2025

Job overview

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PASTORAL ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF YEAR

GRADE E SCP 11 - 17 (27,269 - 30,060)


ACTUAL SALARY 22,905.95 - 25,250.39


(PAY AWARD PENDING EFFECTIVE APRIL 2025)


37 HOURS PER WEEK


TERM TIME PLUS 1 DAY


PERMANENT CONTRACT


REQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025

We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school is on an exciting journey, and we are incredibly proud of the culture we are building here. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing 36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment.


We are also fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own leadership development programmes.


Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

Is a great team player, friendly and professional. Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff. Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues. Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best. Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting. Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people. Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.


YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:


Under the direction of the Head of Year, assist with the pastoral duties of a year group, providing consistent support to all students and responding appropriately to individual student needs.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager! Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives. Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff! Automatic pay progression for teachers - we don't have performance related appraisals and pay reviews! Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years! A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare. Fantastic facilities. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.


APPLICATION INFORMATION:


For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing hr@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk


To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

https://thebishopfrasertrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/View/17997

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.


We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust 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 child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 16th July 2025 @ 9.00am


INTERVIEWS: TBC

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About

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

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Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Stitch-Mi-Lane, Harwood, Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL2 4HU
United Kingdom

+44 1204 332533

Bolton St Catherine's Academy educates children and young people from 3 to 16 years of age. The values of Bolton St Catherine's Academy are underpinned by a growing Christian ethos. They are an inclusive Academy for those of Christian faith, for those of other faiths, and those of no faith. St Catherine is the patron saint of students and scholars and at Bolton St Catherine's Academy, learning is at the heart of everything.



The entire Academy is geared to support every single child as they develop and progress, guaranteeing success for each individual. Bolton St Catherine's Academy is located in a 36million building with innovative spaces and state of the art facilities to support children's learning. These facilities are amongst the very best in the country and support in delivering a rich, varied and relevant curriculum.



Challenging targets and goals are set for every single student and staff work tirelessly to ensure these are achieved. Children learn and develop most effectively when they are happy and secure.



At Bolton St Catherine's Academy staff, strive to develop an environment in which learners thrive, working to develop trust and mutual respect between everybody within the Academy and beyond.



It is through these values that the Academy continues to build on the progress it has made.

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