Pastoral Co-ordinator

TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in Tower Hamlets seeks a dedicated Pastoral Coordinator to support student wellbeing and development. The role involves providing pastoral care, collaborating with staff, and leading initiatives to promote mental health and inclusion. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive staff community

Diverse student body

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in a pastoral, youth work, or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral care to students across all year groups.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing data to identify barriers to learning.
• Lead initiatives promoting mental health and personal development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Experience in pastoral or educational setting

Job description

Job Description

Pastoral Coordinator - Secondary School - Tower Hamlets

?? Location: Tower Hamlets, East London?? Job Type: Full-Time (Term Time Only + INSET Days)?? Start Date: Term 3 - September?? Contract: Temporary?? Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real impact on their wellbeing, development, and success?

We are a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets seeking a dedicated Pastoral Coordinator to join our student support team. This is a vital role at the heart of our school, focused on ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality pastoral care to students across all year groups

• Work closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding leads, and SEN teams to support student wellbeing

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and external agencies

• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing data to identify and address barriers to learning

• Support with restorative conversations, mentoring, and positive behaviour strategies

• Lead or assist in initiatives promoting mental health, personal development, and inclusion

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with young people in a pastoral, youth work, or educational setting

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

• Calm, compassionate, and solution-focused under pressure

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour management

• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• A commitment to the values of inclusion, equality, and student empowerment

We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking staff community

• Ongoing professional development and training

• A diverse student body with a strong sense of community

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people's lives