Pastoral Support Officer – Student Wellbeing & Engagement

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; Newport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport City Council, in partnership with Llanwern High School, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer to support students' academic, social and emotional progress. The role focuses on promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting attendance procedures.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with students, families and staff, showing resilience and inclusive practice, to enable full access to education.

Qualifications

• Provide pastoral care to students across key stages.
• Support attendance procedures and punctuality for students.
• Collaborate with staff to implement wellbeing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on student pastoral issues to staff.
• Promote positive student behaviour and wellbeing, with targeted interventions.
• Attend student support meetings and report outcomes to line managers and colleagues.
• Assist with attendance registers and follow procedures for absent students.
• Engage with students, families and peers to remove barriers to learning.

Job description

Newport City Council, in partnership with Llanwern High School, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer to support students' academic, social and emotional progress. The role focuses on promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting attendance procedures.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with students, families and staff, showing resilience and inclusive practice, to enable full access to education.