Pupil Services Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ossett; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is seeking a temporary Pupil Services Officer to support pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attendance. The role focuses on pastoral administration, welfare checks with the Attendance Officer, and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment during term-time.

The post requires GCSEs in English and Maths and experience delivering high-quality administrative support in a busy school setting. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Experience of high-quality administrative support in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and handling confidential information.
• Proactive, organised, resilient and flexible.
• Commitment to high standards of behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil wellbeing and safeguarding procedures, including welfare checks with the Attendance Officer.
• Promote positive behaviour and high standards of conduct among pupils.
• Respond to pastoral and behavioural matters as they arise.
• Work with Pastoral Year Leaders and the wider Pastoral Team.
• Provide administrative support to the pastoral team.
• Promote good attendance across pupils.
• Be a visible, approachable presence for pupils around the Academy.
• Help keep the learning environment safe, inclusive and purposeful.
• Support key Academy events and community life.

Skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Data protection knowledge

Organised

Resilient

Flexible

Behaviour and attendance focus

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

This temporary Pupil Services Officer post covers maternity leave in the Pastoral department at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College until 31 August 2027. The work centres on pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, pastoral administration and welfare checks with the Attendance Officer. It is term-time, 37 hours a week plus two INSET days, with a visible presence around the Academy and support for key events. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupil wellbeing and safeguarding procedures, including welfare checks with the Attendance Officer
• Promote positive behaviour and high standards of conduct among pupils
• Respond to pastoral and behavioural matters as they arise
• Work with Pastoral Year Leaders and the wider Pastoral Team
• Provide administrative support to the pastoral team
• Promote good attendance across pupils
• Be a visible, approachable presence for pupils around the Academy
• Help keep the learning environment safe, inclusive and purposeful
• Support key Academy events and community life

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Experience

• Experience of high-quality administrative support in a busy environment

Skills & knowledge

• Managing multiple priorities, working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building relationships with young people
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and handling confidential information
• Proactive, organised, resilient and flexible
• Commitment to high standards of behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Check against barred and prohibition lists

What’s offered

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Discounts platform via Place Plus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Claimable money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking at every site