KS4 Pastoral Support Officer: Student Wellbeing

Prospero Teaching; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer for KS4 to work at a secondary school in Romford, East London. The role supports pastoral care and behaviour during a period of staff absence, primarily with Key Stage 4 students.

You will work with pastoral leaders to improve engagement, attendance, and academic progress, delivering targeted interventions and liaising with parents and external agencies as appropriate.

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 meeting with students and parents.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A 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.
• Promote high expectations, positive conduct, and a culture of aspiration across the school.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Education

Secondary school experience

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer for KS4 to work at a secondary school in Romford, East London. The role supports pastoral care and behaviour during a period of staff absence, primarily with Key Stage 4 students.

You will work with pastoral leaders to improve engagement, attendance, and academic progress, delivering targeted interventions and liaising with parents and external agencies as appropriate.