Pastoral Support Officer - Rugeley John Taylor School

JOHN TAYLOR MAT; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Pastoral Support Officer for its new school in Rugeley. This role involves supporting students' personal and social development, with a focus on creating a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in multi-agency settings and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in a multi-agency setting.
• Understanding of challenges faced by young people.
• Motivation to support change.

Responsibilities

• Help students with personal, social, developmental, and behavioural issues.
• Develop activities and implement preventative strategies.
• Liaise with external agencies to monitor student progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

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Position Details:

1. Start Date: September 2025
2. Type: Permanent, Part Time – 35 hours/week
3. Term: Term Time Only for 39 weeks/year (38 weeks + 5 INSETs)
4. Salary: Grade 5 - £25,183 - £26,409 per annum (pro rata)
5. Actual Salary: £20,581 - £21,583 per annum

About the Role:

John Taylor MAT seeks a committed, empathetic, and proactive individual to join its newest ‘all-through’ school in Rugeley. The school will serve local communities, providing a high standard of education from early years through sixth form, opening with Year 7 in September 2025.

The Pastoral Support Officer will help students with personal, social, developmental, and behavioural issues, supporting their potential both inside and outside the classroom. The role involves developing activities, implementing preventative strategies, and liaising with external agencies to monitor student progress.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting young people in a multi-agency setting
• Understanding of challenges faced by young people and a motivation to support change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to go the extra mile

If you have the right experience, skills, and commitment to serve the local community, we want to hear from you.

For questions, contact: [e-mail]

To apply, see the recruitment pack on our website and email your completed application to [e-mail]. CVs are not accepted. Only fully completed forms will be considered.

Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 12:00 noon

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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