Pastoral Support

Monarch Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affinity discounts

Guaranteed pay scheme

Guaranteed work opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer for a full-time role in Redditch. The position focuses on student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour, working with the Head of Year and pastoral staff to support learners across the school.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Learning Mentor or similar role, strong behavioural management, and a commitment to safeguarding. The role offers a daily rate of £120–£170 and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Learning Mentor, Behaviour Specialist, Pastoral Support Worker, or Student Support Officer roles.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, or Autism is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor and inspire young people.
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach to supporting challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students across the school.
• Support student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour with the Head of Year team.
• Assist within the Behaviour Hub to re-engage students with learning.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring focused on behaviour and personal development.
• Implement behaviour strategies and promote positive attitudes to learning.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and staff.
• Support students with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pastoral meetings.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Job description

Pastoral Support Officer – Full Time

We are currently seeking experienced and passionate Pastoral Support Staff to join a secondary school in Redditch on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. This role would suit individuals with experience as a Learning Mentor, Behaviour Specialist, Pastoral Support Worker, or Student Support Officer who are committed to helping young people succeed both academically and personally.

You will play a key role in supporting students’ wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and engagement, working closely with the Head of Year team and wider pastoral staff.

Location: Redditch
Availability: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £120-170 Per Day

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral support to students across the school.
• Work alongside the Head of Year team to support student wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour.
• Support students within the school’s Behaviour Hub, helping them re-engage with learning.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions focused on behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
• Implement behaviour strategies and promote positive attitudes to learning.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and staff.
• Support students who may be experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pastoral meetings where required.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working as a Learning Mentor, Behaviour Specialist, Pastoral Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or similar role.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, or Autism is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire young people.
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting challenging behaviour.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Working with Monarch Education

Working with Monarch Education comes with lots of benefits. We value our staff and reward their hard work. See below what’s on offer:

• Affinity Extra: 100’s of discounts and cashback offers!
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme
• Guaranteed Work Opportunities
• Dedicated Consultant Support
• Access to CPD and Training Opportunities

For more information on Monarch Education, including other available roles, please visit:
www.monarcheducation.com

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references, health checks, right to work in the UK verification, an enhanced DBS check, and checks against the appropriate barred list where applicable.

To read more about our equal opportunities and safeguarding policies, please visit: https://monarcheducation.co.uk/equal-opportunities/