PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting a Pastoral Support Officer for a secondary school in Lichfield. You will work in a supportive pastoral team to help students overcome barriers to learning, monitor behaviour and attendance, and support wellbeing and personal development.

The ideal candidate will be calm, resilient and communicate effectively with students, staff and families. Experience in a school, youth work or behaviour-support setting is desirable, with safeguarding knowledge and a

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school, education, youth work or behaviour-support setting is desirable.
• Ability to monitor behaviour and attendance and support pupils’ wellbeing.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support students with challenging behaviour.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
• Deliver targeted pastoral and behaviour interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, parents/carers and senior leaders.
• Support students with SEND and additional pastoral needs.
• Respond calmly and effectively to incidents and conflict.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Encourage positive choices, resilience and engagement with learning.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Pastoral Support Officer - Secondary School | LichfieldA welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Lichfield is looking for a dedicated and proactive Pastoral Support Officer to join its supportive pastoral team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing, behaviour and personal development. You will play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, improve their behaviour and attendance, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Manage and support students with challenging behaviour.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
• Deliver targeted pastoral and behaviour interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, parents/carers and senior leaders.
• Support students with SEND and additional pastoral needs.
• Respond calmly and effectively to incidents and conflict.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Encourage positive choices, resilience and engagement with learning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is calm, resilient, approachable and consistent, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people. Experience within a secondary school, education, youth work or behaviour-support setting would be highly desirable.

Lichfield | Secondary School Pastoral Support Officer | Behaviour & Wellbeing

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives and helping students reach their potential, we wo