Pastoral Assistant

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Start Date: September 2026, or earlier by agreement
Contract: Term time only (41 weeks), permanent
Salary: Band G £29,248 - £33,040

Ridgeway High School is a popular and oversubscribed school. The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and conscientious individual who is suitable to work in our very effective pastoral team.

The role involves supporting students to be able to access their learning through addressing barriers to learning, ensuring positive attitudes to learning and good attendance to school.

We offer:

• A school judged Good in all areas by Ofsted that "staff are proud to work at" (Ofsted, 2024)
• Enthusiastic and motivated students, staff and governors
• A school that considers staff wellbeing in all major decision-making, as recognised by Investors in People
• Understand the importance of balancing work and life
• A school day that supports wellbeing and a family-friendly approach
• A caring, inclusive and supportive environment in which learning thrives
• An ethos of supporting every student to fulfil their aspirations

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong work ethic
• Possess a 'can-do' attitude
• Share our passion for wanting the best for all of the students and families that we serve
• Have a relentless commitment to reducing barriers to learning and attendance to school

Applications forms are available to interested candidates from Helen Lynn, Headteacher's PA, by emailing lynnh@ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Pauline Ward, Assistant Headteacher, by email at wardp@ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk or by phone on 0151 678 3322.

Application to be submitted no later than 9am Tuesday 7 July 2026.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Ridgeway High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post, regardless of race, sex, age or disability.