Student Engagement and Intervention Lead

Carterton Community College; Carterton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Carterton Community College in the United Kingdom is seeking a Student Engagement, Attendance & House Systems Support Officer. The role is a hybrid, non-teaching pastoral position aimed at supporting positive relationships with students and families and boosting attendance.

You will provide mentoring, coordinate school rewards, and support inter-house events, with a strong operational presence across the site. Experience with pastoral care or youth work is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in education, youth work, pastoral care, or related field work is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support students to improve attendance and engagement.
• Coordinate reward structures and inter-house activities across the school.
• Provide visible pastoral support across the site and assist with behaviour systems.

Skills

Pastoral support

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Communications

Job description

Pay Scale: G6 8-11 (dependent upon experience) £27,710-£29,071 FTE

Pro-Rata: Term time only plus INSET £23,788 - £24,956

Weekly: 37 hrs

Start Date: October 2026

The Student Engagement, Attendance & House Systems Support Officer is a hybrid, non-teaching pastoral role established to advocate for a positive, inclusive environment across Carterton Community College. The postholder will provide direct mentoring to build positive relationships with students and families, reduce learning avoidance and implement strategies that increase attendance in school. The role requires a highly visible operational presence across the school site, blending active corridor/classroom behaviour systems support with the coordination and execution of the schools reward structures and inter-house community events.

Who We Are Looking For

Have a genuine passion for supporting young people and improving life chances.

Are calm, resilient, visible, and able to work effectively with vulnerable or challenging students.

Have strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and excellent communication skills.

Can build positive, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Are confident working both as an active member of a collaborative team and independently.

Share our ambition to make school unmissable for every child.

Experience of working with young people in education, youth work, pastoral care, alternative provision, or related

field work is highly beneficial.