Student Support Officer

Thehambleschool; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamble School in Southampton is seeking an ambitious Student Support Officer to join our pastoral team. The role focuses on providing guidance to students, building strong relationships with pupils, parents and staff, and supporting progress and high standards of behaviour.

You will work within a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development; safeguarding and welfare are central, and we welcome visits to discuss the post.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an ambitious Student Support Officer to provide support and guidance to students.
• Must build strong relationships with students, and collaborate with parents/carers and staff.
• Safeguarding and welfare responsibilities are integral to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Support progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.

Job description

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Working Hours:

37

Establishment Name and Location:

The Hamble School, Satchell Lane, Southampton

Closing Date:

02/10/2026

Job Category:

Support

Local Authority:

Hampshire

Phase of Education:

Secondary

Job Introduction

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Student Support Officer, who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes . This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision 'We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together' encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. We have been recently graded as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students .

The Pastoral Team consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff, including Progress Leaders, Assistant Progress Leaders, Student Welfare Officer, Admissions and Exclusions Officer and Behaviour Administration Support . Our aim is to deliver the highest level of student support to promote progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Student Support Officer to provide support and guidance to students . We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with students, work with parents/ carers, other staff members and external agencies to support all aspects of progress of our students. We are also looking for someone who is solution-focussed, has a 'can do' attitude and is able to work as part of a wider Pastoral Team . An existing first aid qualification is desirable.

In return, we can offer you:

• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• Opportunities to engage with Hampshire Apprenticeship scheme.
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free. Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher .

We look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment . All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks .