Freshfield Nursery School
42 Mauldeth Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport
SK4 3NB
Salary: Salary to be discussed at interview, subject to experience. NJC Scale 5 points 12 17 Approx. pro rata - £12,011.32 to £13,029.49
Hours of Post: 18.75 hours per week - 8.15am till 12 each day
Contract Type: Part Time - Fixed Term - 31.08.26 Due to funding
Applications Close: Monday 12th May 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th May 2025
Interviews and observations: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025
The Governors of Freshfield Nursery School wish to appoint an experienced and motivated practitioner for the role Pastoral Support Lead.
Freshfield Nursery School serves a vibrant and inclusive community. We are a nursery dedicated to the social, emotional, and academic well-being of our pupils.
Are you a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate individual, passionate about supporting the well-being and personal development of pupils and their families? We are recruiting a Pastoral and Family Support Officer to join our staff team.
In this vital role, you will provide essential support to our school team, taking prompt action on pastoral and safeguarding issues; liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and staff. You'll manage referrals, follow up on cases and collaborate with external agencies. Additionally, you'll deliver impactful intervention and pupil support programs to foster excellent behaviour, positive attitudes, and a supportive school ethos that prioritises the well-being of both pupils and staff.
We are looking for someone who:
is nurturing and supportive
has experience of delivering interventions
can foster successful relationships with parents and carers
is willing to become a Designated Safeguarding Lead
has excellent communication skills
We can offer the successful candidate:
high quality CPD and an opportunity to be part of a wonderful team
supportive staff, parents, leadership teams and governors.
enthusiastic children.
opportunities for collaborative learning.
an inclusive nursery
Visits to the school are warmly welcome; please contact Jeanette Longley (Business Manager) to arrange on 0161 442 6944 admin@freshfield.stockport.sch.uk.
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. When completing your application, please ensure you address the person specification with clear evidence of success, particularly when submitting your supporting statement. Completed forms should be returned to the school by email to headteacher@freshfield.stockport.sch.uk or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ask that together with your application form, you complete and return the Disqualification Declaration Keeping Children Safe Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 document.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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