Pastoral Support Officer (PSO)

TES FE News; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Colchester seeks a full-time Pastoral Support Officer to provide care and guidance to students. The successful candidate will assist with administrative support and facilitate the pastoral care of students, including supporting their return to education. Ideal for individuals with strong administrative skills and a passion for working with young people. Competitive salary and employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD training

Health cash plan

Pension

Discounts

Qualifications

• A love of working with young people.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
• Energy to support students to flourish.

Responsibilities

• Providing care, guidance, and support to students as appropriate.
• Preparing paperwork and supporting meetings/actions for Off-Site Directions.
• Supporting students on Off-Site Directions and Pastoral Support Plans.
• Assisting with the mid-year admissions process.
• Supervising students in the Internal Exclusion Room as required.
• Informing colleagues about social or behavioral issues affecting students.
• Providing administrative support and covering for colleagues as needed.
• Supporting students with anxiety managing their return to full-time education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Energy to support students

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Job Overview

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 5

Actual Salary from: £23,940 - £25,120 (Point 9-12)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Start Date: September 2025

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our school to recruit an enthusiastic and committed full-time Pastoral Support Officer as soon as possible.

We are fortunate to have a very strong team with outstanding colleagues and inspirational leadership, dedicated to delivering high-quality care, guidance, and support.

This role provides an opportunity to further strengthen our team with a talented and enthusiastic individual who aspires to contribute fully to the pastoral care of our students. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

The key responsibilities include administrative support for students on off-site directions, pastoral support plans, and referrals, along with day-to-day student support and building strong relationships with other schools.

Philip Morant is a popular, mixed comprehensive school in north-east Essex, serving the City of Colchester for over 60 years. The school is committed to excellence in education and caring for its students, fostering a safe and successful environment.

Our vision is a community where everyone belongs and can achieve their best, guided by our ethos: ‘Aspiration, Success, Kindness’.

We aim for our students to excel academically, athletically, artistically, and within the community, preparing them for future education, training, or employment.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us at 01206 545222. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you why we are proud of our school.

The position suits experienced pastoral workers, those with administrative experience related to students, or individuals with transferable skills interested in working in schools.

• This post is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and 1 week during school closure).
• The working hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am – 3:30pm Friday, including a 30-minute unpaid break.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive an overwhelming response.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing care, guidance, and support to students as appropriate.
• Preparing paperwork and supporting meetings/actions for Off Site Directions, Requests for Support, and Pastoral Support Plans.
• Supporting students on Off Site Directions and Pastoral Support Plans.
• Assisting with the mid-year admissions process.
• Supervising students in the Internal Exclusion Room as required.
• Informing colleagues about social or behavioral issues affecting students.
• Providing administrative support and covering for colleagues as needed.
• Supporting students with anxiety managing their return to full-time education, including supervision.

Requirements:

• A love of working with young people.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
• Energy to support students to flourish.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?

We offer a competitive salary, robust CPD training, collaboration opportunities, and employee benefits including a pension, health cash plan, discounts, and more.

Additional information and application details are available on our website. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th August 2025, with shortlisting on Friday 22nd August 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and are an equal opportunity employer.