Pastoral Coordinator

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Havering, East London is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Coordinator to join the secondary school pastoral team.

You will provide day-to-day pastoral support to students, help improve attendance and wellbeing, and work with Heads of Year, SENCOs and staff to support pupils. The role involves managing behaviour, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, maintaining records of concerns and interventions, and promoting a safe, engaging environment for learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour, mentoring or student support role, ideally within a secondary school
• A good understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and student wellbeing
• Confident dealing with challenging behaviour and sensitive situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm, approachable, resilient and organised
• Able to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear boundaries
• Experience working alongside Heads of Year, SENCOs or pastoral teams would be advantageous
• Passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential
• A proactive team player who can use their initiative and manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to students across the school
• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
• Monitoring and supporting student attendance, punctuality and behaviour
• Working closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, SENCOs and senior leaders
• Building positive relationships with students, parents and carers
• Managing challenging behaviour and helping to resolve incidents calmly and professionally
• Supporting students through difficult situations and helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions where required
• Maintaining accurate records of pastoral concerns, incidents and interventions
• Promoting a positive school culture and ensuring students feel safe, supported and encouraged

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Student wellbeing

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Pastoral Coordinator - Secondary School

Location: Havering, East London
Start Date: ASAP / October 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and making a real difference to students' wellbeing and education?

We are working with a secondary school in Havering that is looking for a dedicated, confident and experienced Pastoral Coordinator to join their pastoral team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, can build positive relationships and is confident supporting students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting students' wellbeing, improving attendance and behaviour, and ensuring that pupils feel supported and engaged in their education.

The Role

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to students across the school


• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties


• Monitoring and supporting student attendance, punctuality and behaviour


• Working closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, SENCOs and senior leaders


• Building positive relationships with students, parents and carers


• Managing challenging behaviour and helping to resolve incidents calmly and professionally


• Supporting students through difficult situations and helping them overcome barriers to learning


• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions where required


• Maintaining accurate records of pastoral concerns, incidents and interventions


• Promoting a positive school culture and ensuring students feel safe, supported and encouraged

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour, mentoring or student support role, ideally within a secondary school


• A good understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and student wellbeing


• Confident dealing with challenging behaviour and sensitive situations


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Calm, approachable, resilient and organised


• Able to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear boundaries


• Experience working alongside Heads of Year, SENCOs or pastoral teams would be advantageous


• Passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential


• A proactive team player who can use their initiative and manage competing priorities

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming secondary school in Havering


• Work alongside an experienced and supportive pastoral team


• Play a key role in improving student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement


• Gain valuable experience in a busy secondary school environment


• Develop your skills and experience within pastoral care and student support


• Make a genuine difference to young people's lives and education