Pastoral Welfare Officer - Wavertree

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Welfare Officer to join their vibrant school community in Wavertree. This full-time role focuses on supporting students' emotional and personal growth, fostering strong relationships with families, and collaborating with staff to enhance attendance and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will be warm, approachable, and passionate about making a difference in young people's lives. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to play a vital role in nurturing a supportive environment for every child, ensuring they thrive and achieve their best.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering wellbeing and pastoral interventions.
• Qualifications and training for the role are required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ wellbeing and promote a nurturing environment.
• Deliver targeted interventions to boost wellbeing and resilience.

Skills

Empathy

Pastoral Care

Communication

Intervention Strategies

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education or Child Welfare

Job description

Join Our School Community – Pastoral Welfare Officer Needed!

Primary School | Wavertree, L15

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference every day?
An exciting new opportunity has opened up for a Pastoral Welfare Officer at a warm and welcoming primary school in the heart of Wavertree (L15). If you're an experienced educator with a heart for pastoral care, we would love to hear from you!

Key Details:

• Contract: Temporary to Permanent (permanent contract offered after a successful trial)
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Schedule: Term-time only, plus 5 INSET days
• Start Date: May 2025

About the Role:
As Pastoral Welfare Officer, you’ll be at the centre of our efforts to support pupils’ wellbeing – helping to break down barriers to learning and promoting a nurturing, supportive environment for every child.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Offering guidance and support to pupils to foster their social, emotional, and personal growth.
• Delivering targeted interventions, both one-to-one and in groups, to boost wellbeing and resilience.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with parents, carers, and school staff.
• Working closely with the attendance team to encourage excellent attendance.
• Providing first aid and medical assistance where needed.

Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and genuinely empathetic.
• Experienced in delivering wellbeing and pastoral interventions.
• Passionate about helping young people to thrive and achieve their best.

If you are ready to become a vital part of a caring school community and truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please send us your CV to express your interest in this rewarding opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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