Pastoral Coordinator

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting for a Pastoral Coordinator at a Havering secondary school. The role focuses on supporting wellbeing, improving attendance and behaviour, and ensuring pupils feel engaged and supported in their education.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pastoral or student support roles, plus a good understanding of safeguarding and relationship-building with students, staff and families. This is a full-time, term-time position based in Havering.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral or student support role, preferably in secondary education.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to students across the school.
• Support students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Monitor and support attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
• Work with Heads of Year, teaching staff, SENCOs and senior leaders.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers.
• Manage challenging behaviour and resolve incidents calmly.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions when required.
• Maintain accurate records of concerns, incidents and interventions.
• Promote a positive school culture where pupils feel safe and supported.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Student wellbeing

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

If you are a confident, compassionate and enthusiastic Pastoral Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!