Pastoral Officer: Student Wellbeing & Behaviour

Teaching Vacancies; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Riverside is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to support staff and students, promoting a safe environment and high standards of behaviour. You will help overcome barriers to learning, focusing on academic, social and emotional wellbeing.

Salary for this role is £28,067.69 to £29,752.53 for 37.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with benefits and a supportive environment within the Harris Federation.

Qualifications

• A good level of education is required.
• Experience working in a busy school environment is desirable.
• Ability to work well in a team and with children and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to development of the School Behaviour Policy.
• Assisting in monitoring the wellbeing of pupils within a year group.
• Liaising with parents and outside agencies and attending meetings as appropriate.
• Supervising work in line with School policy.
• Promoting positive values and good student behaviour; dealing with conflicts.
• Establishing productive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
• Reporting pupil and school issues as per health and safety policies.
• Attending parent consultation evenings, meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Student wellbeing

Experience with children

Conflict management

Organisational skills

Education

Good education level

Job description

Harris Academy Riverside is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to support staff and students, promoting a safe environment and high standards of behaviour. You will help overcome barriers to learning, focusing on academic, social and emotional wellbeing.

Salary for this role is £28,067.69 to £29,752.53 for 37.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with benefits and a supportive environment within the Harris Federation.