Pastoral Leader & Attendance Officer

Beacon; Banstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Banstead is seeking a Pastoral Lead & Attendance Officer to provide targeted support and promote student wellbeing. This full-time role involves working closely with students and staff to foster a supportive school environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in education and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to pension scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students to promote positive behaviour for learning.
• Background in working within an educational environment.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support and guidance to students to overcome challenges.
• Coordinate interventions with teaching and pastoral teams.
• Foster a supportive school environment for student wellbeing.

Skills

Experience supporting positive behaviour for learning

Support for physical and emotional well-being

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Ability to work independently

Job description

The Beacon School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Pastoral Lead & Attendance Officer on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, working 36 hours per week (term time only) where the successful candidate will play a vital part in supporting student wellbeing and promoting excellent attendance across the school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

As Pastoral Lead & Attendance Officer, you will provide targeted support and guidance to students across two key year groups, helping them overcome social, emotional, behavioural, and safeguarding challenges that may hinder their learning. Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams, you will coordinate interventions and build positive, trusting relationships with students to help them thrive. Your role will be central to fostering a supportive school environment where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Proven experience supporting students to promote positive behaviour for learning
• Experience supporting students with physical and emotional well-being
• Background in working within an educational environment
• Ability to remain calm and confident in emergency or high-pressure situations
• Sensitive and understanding approach to managing student well-being needs
• Strong ability to develop and maintain accurate and efficient records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organisational abilities
• Capable of working independently and demonstrating initiative

About the School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing.

Benefits

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
• Salary: £30,230.87- £31,654.41 (dependent on experience)
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model