Pastoral Support Officer

Pastoral Support Officer

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Support young people to thrive in a welcoming secondary school, providing individual guidance across academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs. This term-time role suits a caring, reliable communicator committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Pastoral Mentor, Student Support Officer, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Student Welfare Officer, Behaviour Mentor, Student Support Mentor, Pastoral Assistant, Student Wellbeing Officer
This role is officially known as a Pastoral Mentor
SALARY: £25,614 per annum FTE (£20,315 Actual) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, term-time only, 38 weeks per year
JOB OVERVIEW
An excellent opportunity awaits someone who wants to make a positive difference to young people in an ambitious, inclusive school community.
The Pastoral Support Officer will work with the pastoral team and year heads, providing individual support and helping students overcome barriers to wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and learning.
Through positive relationships and early intervention, the Pastoral Support Officer will build confidence, monitor progress and coordinate support with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies.
The Pastoral Support Officer will also contribute to year-group plans, policies and meetings, analyse student data and maintain confidential records.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Pastoral Support Officer include:
Individual Student Support: Provide guidance on academic, social, emotional and behavioural issues
Mentoring and Confidence Building: Develop positive relationships and provide individual mentoring that supports confidence and self-esteem
Attendance and Wellbeing Monitoring: Monitor attendance, punctuality and wellbeing, identifying concerns and supporting early intervention
Behaviour Management: Manage student behaviour within the year group in line with school policies
Collaborative Support: Liaise with year heads, teachers, support staff, parents/carers and external agencies to coordinate student support
Year Group Contribution: Support the development and implementation of year-group curriculum plans, policies and procedures and help ensure smooth day-to-day running
Deputising for the Year Head: Deputise for the Year Head in their absence
Progress and Records: Analyse student data, track progress and wellbeing, maintain confidential records and contribute to reports and support documentation
Meetings and Community: Attend year-group and pastoral meetings and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment
Health and Safety: Follow relevant health and safety regulations, agreed codes of practice and required training
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Genuine interest in the welfare and development of young people
Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills
Patient, empathetic, reliable and caring approach
Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children
Collaborative team approach with a commitment to confidentiality
DESIRABLE
Previous experience working with young people in a pastoral care setting
BENEFITS
Comprehensive induction with a dedicated mentor
Continuous professional learning and development
Opportunity to contribute to raising standards for students
Supportive team environment where staff are valued
High-quality CPD programmes
Career progression opportunities
Extensive department resources and facilities
One fully paid day off per academic year to support personal events
Two-week October half term
Enrolment in a major UK public sector pension scheme
Tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
Staff membership rates at a modern leisure centre
The school is committed to keeping children and young people safe and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. Safeguarding is part of the school's recruitment process, and successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check and other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15293
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