Pastoral Support Officer (Secondary) - St Marks C of E School

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mark's CE School is looking for a Pastoral and Safeguarding Officer to support students in their emotional and personal development. The role involves collaborating with both staff and students to ensure a nurturing environment, where every student is encouraged to thrive. Candidates should possess experience in education and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and difficult situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ personal, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist Heads of Year and leadership in managing pastoral issues.
• Work with students experiencing difficulties, including emotional challenges.

Skills

Experience in education setting

Working with young people

Managing sensitive issues

Support for emotional needs

Job description

St Mark's CE School is one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our core Christian values of love, belonging and service are nurtured and modelled through high standards by excellent staff.

We are seeking a Pastoral and Safeguarding Officer for our Secondary phase. You will ensure that students' personal, social and emotional needs are met and supporting students to be the best versions of themselves, as well as supporting the leadership team, the Heads of Year and the Pastoral and Safeguarding Team in the day to day management of students' pastoral and behaviour issues.

To be successful, you will have experience in an education setting and have experience with working with young people including those who may have sensitive issues, be angry, difficult or upset.

We observe the right to call candidates for interview and appoint to the role before the closing date.

Unfortunately we do not have the ability to support sponsorship.

Closing date: 7th July 2025.

St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS.