Pupil Services Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Ossett; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

On-site parking

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking a proactive Pupil Services Officer to join the Pastoral department. The role focuses on pupil wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and a welcoming presence for students, collaborating with Year Leaders and the Pastoral Team.

The post is temporary until 31 August 2027 to cover maternity leave, with potential notice if the staff member returns earlier. The role includes safeguarding duties, events support, and fostering a sense of community across the Academy.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and confidentiality.
• Proactive, organised and resilient with flexibility in supporting needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality admin support in a busy environment.
• Support pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, and promote positive behaviour.
• Take part in welfare checks in collaboration with the Attendance Officer.
• Support safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wider life of the Academy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Data protection awareness

Professional relationships with young/

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a proactive and resilient Pupil Services officer to join our dynamic Pastoral department. The successful candidate will be a valued member of the wider Pastoral, Behaviour and Inclusion Team, playing a central role in supporting pupil wellbeing, promoting high standards of behaviour and attendance, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Pupil Services Officer will be a highly visible and approachable member of the Academy community, providing a welcoming presence for pupils and supporting them in meeting the Academy’s high expectations and standards. Working closely with Pastoral Year Leaders and the wider Pastoral Team, the postholder will promote positive behaviour, ensuring pupils are prepared for learning. They will provide effective administration support and respond proactively to pastoral and behavioural matters as they arise, helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.

The ideal candidate will also contribute to pupil welfare and safeguarding procedures, undertaking welfare checks in collaboration with the Attendance Officer. In addition, they will play an active role in the wider life of the Academy, supporting key events and helping to foster a strong sense of community and belonging.

This position is temporary to 31 August 2027 in the first instance to provide cover for maternity leave. Should the member of staff return to duty earlier than this date you would be given the appropriate notice.

About You

The successful candidate will be …

• • Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• • Experienced in providing high-quality administrative support within a busy environment.
• • Able to effectively manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.
• • Knowledgeable about data protection legislation and the importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• • Proactive, organised and resilient, with a flexible approach to supporting the needs of the Academy.
• • Committed to promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing.

What the school offers its staff

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• • Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• • Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• • Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• • Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• • 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• • Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• • Free, on-site parking at every site
• • Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further details about the role

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 09 November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Place Partnership Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.