Pastoral Outreach Mentor

Salary: Grade F SCP17 – SCP23

Actual salary £26,534 - £29,453

37 hours per week Term Time Plus 5 days

Permanent - September 2026

Rivington and Blackrod High School and Sixth Form is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated Pastoral Outreach Mentor to join our large pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to work closely with young people and their families to play a key role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Based across both our sites, as well as getting into our local community, this is a chance to make a real impact with select groups of students.

A core aspect of the role will be to build strong connections with students, families and staff alike. Students want somebody who understands them, the local area and acts with a sense of humour and genuine passion for helping young people. A team player who can collaborate and communicate effectively with all our pastoral team, you will be confident in your ability to make a difference. In addition, the successful candidate will take a proactive approach to promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance and punctuality, and fostering a culture of high expectations. Comfortable with going into the local community to visit families at home where necessary, as well as being adaptable to the demands of working in a high performing and fast paced school environment, you will play a key role in various aspects of school life.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is a thriving and successful school with over 450 years of history and strong links to the local community. We are proud of our reputation as a popular and high-performing school, underpinned by a culture of ambition, care and inclusion. By joining our team, you will become part of a welcoming, supportive and highly committed staff community that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where staff feel valued and strive to provide the highest quality education and pastoral care for our students.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website.

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 10^th July 2026

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 14^th July 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.