Pastoral & Welfare Officer – Student Support & Safeguarding

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Poole High School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to join our team on a permanent contract. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with term-time only schedule and designated INSET days.

Salary is in the Grade 7 band with points 8–14, reflecting FTE ranges from £27,709 to £30,515 or pro rata £23,489 to £25,868 for part-time arrangements. The successful candidate will support the Senior Leadership team in safeguarding, induction of new arrivals, and promoting

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support and safeguarding is preferred.
• Ability to engage with students and families to maximise learning.
• Comfort working as part of a school-based team and SLT support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Leadership team in overseeing pastoral welfare and safeguarding of students.
• Deal with pastoral and welfare issues and induct new arrivals.
• Support students and families to maximise learning outcomes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Student welfare

Teamwork

Job description

Poole High School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to join our team on a permanent contract. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with term-time only schedule and designated INSET days.

Salary is in the Grade 7 band with points 8–14, reflecting FTE ranges from £27,709 to £30,515 or pro rata £23,489 to £25,868 for part-time arrangements. The successful candidate will support the Senior Leadership team in safeguarding, induction of new arrivals, and promoting