Pastoral Support Officer with Safeguarding KS2/KS3 - Perton Middle School

Perton Middle School (Part of Codsall High Federation of Schools); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SSLP Star of the Term voucher

Wellbeing half days

Mental health focus

Vivup services

Job summary

Perton Middle School is seeking a Part Time Pastoral Support Officer with safeguarding to join our school pastoral team. The role involves supporting students with personal, social and behavioural issues and coordinating referrals with internal teams and external agencies.

We offer term-time work with inset days, a pro rata salary and a focus on staff wellbeing. The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment and to safeguarding across the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support and safeguarding.
• Ability to develop 1:1 and group activities for students on identified issues.
• Ability to coordinate referrals with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support students with personal, social, developmental and behavioural problems.
• Administer and coordinate a referral system for Pastoral Support.
• Develop 1:1 and group activities for students on identified issues such as anger management and emotional literacy.
• Develop preventative strategies related to personal problems, anxiety, and relationship issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with students needing support.
• Attend meetings to discuss options for Pastoral support with parents and staff.
• Coordinate student support with external agencies such as CAMHS and School Nurse.
• Be part of the on-call team to respond to urgent issues needing immediate support.
• Facilitate information sharing through multi-agency case conferences.
• Keep regular confidential records relating to students.
• Take on any other duties commensurate to this position.

Skills

Pastoral support

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Job description

Perton Middle School

Gainsborough Drive

Perton

Staffordshire

WV6 7NR

Head Teacher: Mrs M Burrington

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: pertonmiddle.com

Pastoral Support Officer with Safeguarding

Part time permanent, Term time only + inset days

21 hours, 3 days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Grade 4, Spinal point 6 -, £26,847 pro rata

Perton Middle School

Closing date – 9am Monday 2nd November 2026

‘Proud to be Perton’

Perton Middle School is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic learning environment which embodies the value we place on working with our students to achieve the very best outcomes for each and every one.

We are very proud of our focus on staff and student wellbeing; driven in our aims and ambitions to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment.

Perton Middle School is situated in a semi-rural area of Staffordshire near Wolverhampton for students in Years 5 to 8. All systems are designed to enable our students to thrive in an ever-changing world. We focus on developing learning skills in ourstudents to empower them to think independently, to challenge themselves and to develop a passion for learning. Our broad and balanced curriculum will recognise that students’ strengths lie in a wealth of subjects. Learning is what we are about.

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer with safeguarding to join the school pastoral team. We are seeking a hardworking and committed employee.

• Support, in liaison with Progress Coordinators, SENCo, Senior Staff and Tutors, students with personal, social, developmental and behavioural problems.
• Administer and co-ordinate a referral system for students identified for Pastoral Support.
• Develop 1:1 and group activities for students on identified issues, such as anger management, raising self-esteem and emotional literacy as appropriate.
• Develop preventative strategies related to personal problems, behavioural issues, examination stress, decision making, anxiety and relationship issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students needing support.
• Attend appropriate meetings to discuss options for levels of Pastoral support with parents, Progress Co-coordinators and Senior staff.
• Co-ordinate students support strategies with external agencies such as Camhs, Young Carers, Social Services and School Nurse.
• Be part of the “on-call” team to respond to urgent issues requiring immediate support.
• Facilitate the sharing of information through participation in multi-agency case conferences.
• Keep regular and confidential records relating to students.
• Any other roles commensurate to this position.

Benefits for working for SSLP

• SSLP Star of the Term £50 voucher for local restaurant– Headteachers/SLT will be asked to nominate a staff member for this award.
• 2 x wellbeing half days
• A strong focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Vivup services – Lifestyle savings, wellbeing services

The successful candidate will be required to complete a five-month probationary period. During this time, appropriate support, induction and regular review meetings will be provided to help ensure a successful transition into the role.

\"This 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 position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk”