Pastoral Support Officer

Ealing; Southall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Villiers High School in London is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to join a busy, supportive pastoral team. This permanent, term-time role is 35 hours per week, requiring mentoring of pupils, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to handle a demanding environment with tact and sensitivity.

You will work closely with the Behaviour Team and Heads of Year, undertake various pastoral duties, and receive training as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills and strong communication abilities.
• Experience in a busy environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to undertake complex tasks and follow training.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting pupils across year groups.
• Work closely with the behaviour team and Heads of Year.
• Perform pastoral duties to assist student welfare.

Skills

Mentoring

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is a permanent, term time only, 35 hours role.

Villiers High School is looking to appoint a professional, self-motivated, pro-active and organised Pastoral Support Officer to work in a busy but rewarding pastoral environment. The successful candidate will provide mentoring and support to pupils, work closely as part of the behaviour team and provide support to the Heads of Year. Excellent IT skills and strong communication skills are essential for this role.Experience in a busy environment is highly desirable. Candidates must have the ability to undertake complex tasks and will receive training as required for the post. In this role, the successful candidate will undertake various pastoral duties.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be resilient, flexible and demonstrate an ability to work in a busy environment
• Be methodical, pro-active and have a keen eye for detail
• Be able to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines In return you will receive:
• The support of committed, dedicated and friendly colleagues
• A school which is reflective and striving for continual improvement

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Villiers where we are continuing to strive to build a school where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are – so embrace yours by applying today. We acknowledge our need to address the current underrepresentation of staff from LGBTQ+ communities those with disabilities and minority backgrounds.

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2

Closing date:Friday 13th Nov 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 13th Nov 2026

Interviews: W/C Monday 16th Nov 2026