Pastoral Officer

Prospero Teaching; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Preston is seeking a Pastoral Officer to support students who are disengaged from mainstream education. The role involves managing behaviour incidents, working one-on-one with challenging students, and contributing to a positive school environment. Candidates should have experience with young people and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers full-time hours with the opportunity for ongoing training and development, making a real difference every day.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in school, tutoring, youth work, or care is required.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Must be comfortable with significant levels of challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Manage behaviour incidents within the school.
• Work 1:1 with challenging students.
• Encourage positive participation, focus, and confidence in students.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Proactive and patient approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Robust and comfortable with challenging behaviour

Education

Sufficient qualifications in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Pastoral Officer / Behaviour Support – Location: Preston • Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday • Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm • Pay: £105 - £115 P/D • Start Date: February

Prospero Teaching are looking for a confident and capable pastoral officer to work within the pastoral team of a well-regarded Pupil Referral Unit in Preston. This PRU caters for students who are significantly disengaged from mainstream education, including those who have been expelled from previous schools and provisions. Some of these students may present with ADHD, ASD, and emotional regulation difficulties. These students may also come from chaotic home lives, and so a trauma informed approach is key. You will be assisting the pastoral team in managing incidents within the provision, and may be required to work 1 to 1 with particularly challenging students. You must be comfortable with significant levels of challenging behaviour due to the nature of the provision. This opportunity is full time, and temp-to-perm.

Your Role as a Pastoral Officer

• Manage behaviour incidents within the school
• Work 1:1 with challenging students
• Work closely with other members of staff to support students
• Encourage positive participation, focus and confidence in the students
• Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment

We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
• A proactive and patient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Robust and comfortable with challenging behaviour
• You must hold sufficient qualifications in both English and Maths to be eligible for this role

What the School Can Offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA or Teacher Training routes
• A role where you will genuinely make a difference every day

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Pastoral position, click Apply Now and we will be in touch within 2-3 working days.

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

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