Pastoral Support Specialist — Empower Student Wellbeing

Hillingdon Manor School; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Red Kite School in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to help students overcome barriers and thrive. You will build relationships with students, families and staff, delivering targeted interventions and mentoring to support wellbeing, attendance and engagement.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, and starts November 2026. Among the duties are delivering pastoral support, working with external agencies, and ensuring safeguarding practices are followed

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support wellbeing.
• Experience in safeguarding and working with families is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring for students needing support.
• Support student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Assist during lessons, breaks and lunchtimes to promote positive behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers and act as a contact point.
• Collaborate with teachers and external agencies to meet needs.
• Deliver targeted pastoral interventions and contribute to plans.
• Monitor rewards, behaviour strategies and interventions.
• Attend meetings and contribute to safeguarding and welfare discussions.
• Signpost families to relevant support services when needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Attendance support

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C+)

Job description

Red Kite School in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to help students overcome barriers and thrive. You will build relationships with students, families and staff, delivering targeted interventions and mentoring to support wellbeing, attendance and engagement.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, and starts November 2026. Among the duties are delivering pastoral support, working with external agencies, and ensuring safeguarding practices are followed