Pastoral Assistant with Safeguarding

Woodfield Academy; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Simply Health care plan

Job summary

Woodfield Academy in Redditch, Worcestershire, is seeking a committed Pastoral Assistant with safeguarding to support our behaviour and pastoral systems. You will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, lead in the Refocus Room and help pupils regulate, reflect and re-engage with learning.

The role requires qualifications in English and Maths to GCSE A*-C or equivalent, knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience working in a school.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to support behaviour and pastoral strategies across the school.

Responsibilities

• Support the school’s behaviour and pastoral systems under the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour.
• Take a lead role in the Refocus Room to support pupils during moments of difficulty.
• Collaborate with Heads of Year and Pastoral Managers to promote positive engagement with learning.
• Help pupils regulate, reflect and re-engage with lessons in a caring, structured environment.

Skills

Pastoral support

Safeguarding procedures

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE A*-C in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

Pastoral Assistant with Safeguarding

Woodfield Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications in English and Mathematics to at least GCSE A*-C orequivalent

Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures

Knowledge of approaches to managing behaviour and behaviour modificationstrategies

Experience of working in a school

What the school offers its staff

A free Simply Health care plan supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.

A visible, supportive Senior Leadership Team who champion staff success.

“Woodfield Wonders of the Week” celebrating staff achievements.

Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.

A caring staff community where friendships and teamwork thrive.

A positive social culture where celebrating together is encouraged.

A genuine sense of belonging – once you join us, it’s hard to leave.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

We are seeking a committed, compassionate and highly organised Pastoral Assistant to support our behaviour and pastoral systems across the school. Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour, you will take a lead role in our Refocus Room and contribute to the wider pastoral provision.

You will join a strong, well‑established team consisting of four Heads of Year, four Pastoral Managers and the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour. Your work will directly support pupils during moments of difficulty, helping them to regulate, reflect and re‑engage positively with learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

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