Post-16 Pastoral & Student Success Coordinator

Randstad Education; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education seeks a Post-16 Pastoral & Student Success Coordinator in Bromley for term-time only employment. The role focuses on guiding post-16 learners through academic transitions, development and career planning, serving as a bridge between academic teams and student support services to remove barriers and empower achievement.

The post involves delivering group tutorials, mentoring, safeguarding, and close collaboration with staff during peak enrolment periods and college events.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in literacy and numeracy required.
• A degree in Youth Work or FE experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly group tutorials covering pastoral themes, safeguarding, study skills and career preparation.
• Manage a tutorial caseload averaging ~15 groups (~300 students).
• Conduct 1-to-1 mentoring sessions with SMART targets and progress checks.
• Lead attendance and behaviour interventions with curriculum teams and families.
• Monitor vulnerable student cohorts and coordinate with wellbeing/safeguarding teams.
• Support UCAS applications, personal statements and Gatsby benchmarks.

Skills

Group workshops

1-to-1 support

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

Minimum Level 2 in literacy and numeracy

Relevant degree (e.g., Youth Work) or FE experience

Job description

Job Title

Post-16 Pastoral & Student Success Coordinator

Location

Bromley, London

Working Pattern

Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary

£33,762 - £44,027 (Spine Point 24 to 26)

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a prominent Further Education provider in Bromley to recruit a dedicated Post-16 Pastoral & Student Success Coordinator on a term-time-only basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to directly influence young people's educational journeys, guiding post-16 learners through crucial academic transitions, personal development, and career planning. Working as a key bridge between academic teams and student support services, you will help remove learning barriers and empower students to reach their full potential.

About the Setting

The college provides a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment focused on preparing students for higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Staff benefit from a collaborative, team-oriented culture where pastoral care and academic ambition work hand-in-hand to foster high achievement and student wellbeing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging weekly group tutorials covering pastoral themes, safeguarding, study skills, social action, and career preparation.
• Manage a tutorial caseload averaging 15 groups (approximately 300 students in total).
• Conduct individual 1-to-1 mentoring sessions to set SMART targets and monitor student progress throughout the academic year.
• Lead attendance and behaviour interventions in direct collaboration with curriculum teams, parents/carers, and external support agencies.
• Monitor vulnerable student cohorts, acting as the primary point of contact for pastoral concerns and signposting to internal wellbeing or safeguarding teams.
• Support learners with UCAS applications, personal statements, Gatsby benchmark activities, enrichment projects, and work experience tracking.
• Attend disciplinary meetings, parents' evenings, and key college calendar events, including Open Days and enrolment periods.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Knowledge

Minimum Level 2 in literacy and numeracy (essential). A relevant degree (e.g., Youth Work) or prior experience within Further Education is desirable.

Characteristics & Skills

Proven experience delivering group workshops and 1-to-1 support to young people. Excellent communication skills, calm authority under pressure, and an empathetic approach to supporting diverse student needs.

Transport & Commute

Ability to commute reliably to Bromley, London, alongside a flexible approach to working hours during peak enrolment periods and college events.

Safeguarding & Compliance

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory employment references covering a full career history, and verification of the right to work in the UK. The college is strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people