Closing date: 18 September 2026

Pastoral Officer

We are seeking a passionate Pastoral Officer to lead and deliver the pastoral offering for our T-level learners. You will ensure that every learner, regardless of background, thrives in a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving environment. You will be the primary driver for attendance, behaviour, participation, and safeguarding for the 16-19 provision.

Location: Ancoats, Manchester

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000

Start date: tbc

About Ada

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, is on a mission to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. We are launching our new 16-19 provision in Manchester in September 2026 to help address the UK’s £63 billion digital skills gap. You will join an institution that combines high-quality education with deep industry partnerships to diversify the tech sector and transform lives.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and promote high attendance levels, intervening quickly when learners fall below benchmarks.
Conduct one-to-one appointments and progress reviews to remove barriers to participation.
Reinforce Ada’s values of curiosity, collaboration, and rigor to support professional behaviour in college and workplace settings.
Provide equitable support for disadvantaged learners, students with SEND, high needs, or those known to social care.
Educate learners on mental and physical health, online safety, healthy relationships, and fundamental British values.
Design and deliver a tailored enrichment program and structured careers education.
Assist the 16-19 team with outreach, recruitment, admissions, marketing, and hosting events across Greater Manchester.

Person Specification

Experience working with young people (aged 11-18 or 16-19) in an educational or pastoral setting is essential.
You must possess a genuine passion for the potential of every learner and an educational vision aligned with our high aspirations.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
You must demonstrate resilience, a “can-do” attitude, and the ability to manage complex caseloads.
Knowledge of the tech sector and the specific barriers faced by young people in Greater Manchester is desirable.

Benefits

30 days holiday (to be taken during term holidays).
Aviva pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution.
Wellbeing support, including free financial coaching, paid mental health days, and free counselling services.
Comprehensive CPD package and discounts including UNIDAYS and Everyone Active Gym membership.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and include a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specification. Email your application to jobs@ada.ac.uk. Please note that we cannot offer sponsorship for this role; applicants must have the legal right to work and remain in the UK. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.