Pastoral Officer

Harris Academy Riverside; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Riverside in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pastoral Officer to support staff and students and promote a safe environment where everyone can learn. You will help overcome barriers to learning using a range of techniques, including pupil counselling, focusing on the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of the pupils.

The role requires strong communication, experience in busy school settings, teamwork, and the ability to manage conflicts while supporting children and young

Qualifications

• Good level of education.
• Experience in busy school environments.
• Experience with children and young adults.
• Experience in managing conflict.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and students to promote a safe learning environment.
• Assist in maintaining excellent behaviour to support learning.
• Use various techniques including pupil counselling to overcome barriers to learning and support wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Conflict management

Teamwork

Behaviour support

Student wellbeing

Education

Education level

Job description

We are looking for a Pastoral Officer to support staff and students at Harris Academy Riverside, promoting a safe environment with excellent levels of behaviour so everyone is entitled to learn. You will help overcome barriers to learning using a range of techniques, including pupil counselling, focusing on the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of the pupils.

The actual salary for this role will be £28,067.69 - £29,752.53 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good level of education
• Good communication skills verbal and non-verbal
• Experience of keeping a clean, tidy, well ordered environment
• Experience of working in a busy school environment
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of working with children and young adults
• Experience of managing conflict

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.