Head of Year

Flourish Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training (KCSIE)

Refer a Friend bonus

Holiday pay

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a Pastoral Support Assistant to back the Year Team at a welcoming Redditch secondary school. The role focuses on pastoral care, supporting pupils academically and personally, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior pastoral experience with secondary pupils, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well within a school team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school pastoral role.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to the school's Year Team.
• Support students with their day-to-day pastoral needs.
• Work alongside the Year Team to provide continuity of support.
• Help maintain a positive and supportive environment for students.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Support the wider pastoral team as required.

Skills

Pastoral support

Secondary students

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Professional manner

Job description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a Pastoral Support Assistant to support the Year Team at a welcoming secondary school in Redditch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous pastoral experience who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both academically and personally.

The school is looking for someone who can provide additional support to its Year Team until Christmas, helping to maintain continuity of pastoral care while they await the arrival of their new Head of Year.

The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will work closely with the Year Team, providing pastoral support to students and helping the school maintain a positive and supportive learning environment.

This Pastoral Support Assistant role is a temporary opportunity running until Christmas 2026.

Job Role

• Provide pastoral support to the school's Year Team.
• Support students with their day-to-day pastoral needs.
• Work alongside the existing Year Team to provide continuity of support.
• Help maintain a positive and supportive environment for students.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Support the wider pastoral team as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in a pastoral role within a school.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A supportive, approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments and maintain an excellent work-life balance.

Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100 per day, dependent on experience.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in.
• Pension contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Location

This Pastoral Support Assistant position is based in Redditch, Worcestershire, and is easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester, Droitwich, Worcester, Shirley, Solihull and surrounding areas. The location offers access to local transport links, making it accessible for candidates travelling from across Worcestershire and the surrounding West Midlands.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.