Pastoral Officer — Student Wellbeing Advocate

Marchant Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantastic School in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to join its supportive team. The role focuses on direct pupil welfare, safeguarding, attendance, and strong collaboration with families and staff to ensure pupils feel safe and ready to learn.

You will build trusting relationships with pupils, identify concerns early, and coordinate with external agencies when needed, contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Good safeguarding understanding and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to pupils across the school.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and carers.
• Identify welfare concerns and liaise with safeguarding leads.
• Maintain confidential pastoral records and communicate with families.
• Support well-being, attendance and school transition processes.
• Collaborate with teachers and senior leaders to implement support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Pastoral support

Job description

Fantastic School in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to join its supportive team. The role focuses on direct pupil welfare, safeguarding, attendance, and strong collaboration with families and staff to ensure pupils feel safe and ready to learn.

You will build trusting relationships with pupils, identify concerns early, and coordinate with external agencies when needed, contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.