KS4 Pastoral Support Officer — Student Engagement

Prospero Teaching; Romford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer (KS4) in Romford to cover sickness absence for 12 weeks. Working hours are 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary based on experience.

The role focuses on supporting students with barriers to learning, improving attendance, and enhancing behaviour through targeted interventions within the school’s pastoral and inclusion teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour, mentoring, youth work, or student support role.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils, particularly Key Stage 4.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence conducting 1:1 meetings with students and parents.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support pastoral leaders with student welfare, behaviour, attendance, and engagement strategies.
• Conduct effective 1:1 mentoring and intervention sessions with students.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and staff.
• Attend and support parent meetings, review appointments, and reintegration meetings.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour using school systems.
• Deliver targeted interventions aimed at improving attitudes to learning and engagement.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, interventions, and outcomes.
• Support the wider Behaviour and Inclusion Team during incidents and pastoral interventions.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Record keeping

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer (KS4) in Romford to cover sickness absence for 12 weeks. Working hours are 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary based on experience.

The role focuses on supporting students with barriers to learning, improving attendance, and enhancing behaviour through targeted interventions within the school’s pastoral and inclusion teams.