Pastoral Officer Full Time Temporary

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer for a large Greenwich secondary school.

The role focuses on the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of Year 10 students, working with the Head of Year, SENCO and safeguarding team to create a supportive learning environment. You will provide day-to-day pastoral support, build positive relationships, track attendance and behaviour, meet parents and external agencies, and contribute to whole-school inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience working in a secondary school or other educational setting.
• Pastoral or student support experience is desirable but not essential.
• An empathetic, patient approach with the ability to communicate confidently with young people.
• Good organisation and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to Year 10 students.
• Building positive relationships with students to promote good behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and wellbeing needs, and signposting additional help where required.
• Meeting with parents, carers, and external agencies to discuss student progress or concerns.
• Assisting with behaviour monitoring, attendance tracking, and record keeping.
• Contributing to whole-school initiatives that support inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure consistent pastoral support across the year groups.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Written English

Job description

• Pastoral Support Officer
• Secondary School
• Greenwich
• Start Date: ASAP - October Half Term 2026
• Full-time, Term-time only

We are currently working with a welcoming secondary school in Greenwich who are seeking a caring and proactive Pastoral Support Officer to join their team in September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with secondary school experience looking to make a positive impact in a secondary setting.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Officer you will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of Year 10 students. Working closely with the Head of Year, SENCO, and safeguarding team, you'll help ensure every student feels supported, understood, and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to Year 10 students.
• Building positive relationships with students to promote good behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and wellbeing needs, and signposting additional help where required.
• Meeting with parents, carers, and external agencies to discuss student progress or concerns.
• Assisting with behaviour monitoring, attendance tracking, and record keeping.
• Contributing to whole-school initiatives that support inclusion and student wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure consistent pastoral support across the year groups.

The school are looking for a pastoral support office with the following:

• Experience working in a secondary school or other educational setting.
• Pastoral or student support experience is desirable but not essential.
• An empathetic, patient approach with the ability to communicate confidently with young people.
• Good organisation and written English skills

The school

This large comprehensive school is based in Greenwich and is rated good by Ofsted. The school iscommitted to educating and support pupils to become confident and successful young people and is very popular within the local community. Staff at the school have high expectations for students and pupil behaviour is good. The senior leadership are committed to ensuring there is high quality teaching, in a safe and friendly environment.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and would like to develop your career in education, we'd love to hear from you.