Pastoral Officer | Student Wellbeing & Behaviour Support

Harris Federation; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/1

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Academy Riverside in Purfleet on Thames, Thurrock, seeks a Pastoral Officer to support staff and students, promoting a safe environment with high behaviour standards so everyone can learn.

The role includes contributing to the School Behaviour Policy, monitoring pupil wellbeing, liaising with parents, and delivering targeted interventions. Salary £28,067.69–£29,752.53 (37.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) with an array of Harris benefits.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills (verbal & non-verbal).
• Experience of working with children and young adults.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of managing conflict.
• Experience of working in a busy school environment.
• Experience of keeping a clean, well-ordered environment.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the School Behaviour Policy.
• Assisting in monitoring the academic, social and emotional 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; handling conflicts calmly.
• Managing pupils showing challenging behaviour.
• Establish productive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
• Maintain daily contact with pupils to support targets.
• Work with practitioners to deliver interventions for children and families.
• Encourage pupils to develop social and independence skills.
• Report pupil and school issues per safeguarding policies.
• Attend parent evenings, meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Children & youth experience

Team collaboration

Conflict management

Busy school environment

Orderly environment

Education

Good level of education

Job description

Harris Academy Riverside in Purfleet on Thames, Thurrock, seeks a Pastoral Officer to support staff and students, promoting a safe environment with high behaviour standards so everyone can learn.

The role includes contributing to the School Behaviour Policy, monitoring pupil wellbeing, liaising with parents, and delivering targeted interventions. Salary £28,067.69–£29,752.53 (37.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) with an array of Harris benefits.