Pastoral Support Worker

Summary:

Pastoral Support Worker needed at a dynamic school. Support student wellbeing and behaviour with a focus on personal development.

About the School:

A school committed to student wellbeing and academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on mental health and inclusion. It offers a supportive and innovative environment for staff and students alike.

The Opportunity:

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance. You will work closely with the Head of Year to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Year in the day-to-day pastoral management of the year group
• Build positive relationships with students to support their well-being, engagement and progress
• Monitor attendance, identifying trends and students of concern
• Support safeguarding procedures by logging and reporting concerns in line with school policy
• Act as a key point of contact for parents/carers regarding pastoral, attendance and behaviour matters
• Assist in behaviour monitoring, including pastoral on-call support and follow-up actions
• Support the delivery of pastoral lessons (e.g. PSHE, tutor programme)
• Undertake administrative tasks to support the Head of Year, including maintaining accurate student records

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality
• Competence in using IT systems for monitoring and recording data
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Preferred

• Experience in pastoral support or student welfare
• Experience with behaviour management strategies
• Experience working in a school or educational setting
• Knowledge of PSHE and personal development programmes

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Shorter academic year with early finishes
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities