Transitions Officer / Teacher

Empowering Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Greater London is seeking a Transitions Officer/Transition Teacher to support students moving from Year 6 to Year 7. This role emphasizes pastoral care and liaising with families to foster student wellbeing during a critical transition. Candidates should possess experience in supporting vulnerable students and have excellent communication skills. The position is full-time with a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum. There is an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable students and families.
• Calm, organised, and able to work closely with families.

Responsibilities

• Support students transitioning from primary to secondary education.
• Liaise with primary schools and safeguarding teams.
• Identify risks and contribute to safeguarding plans.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Support for students with SEN and EAL needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to build trust with students and families

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) desirable

Job description

Transitions Officer / Transition Teacher

Location: East London
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full-time | Long-term / Permanent
Start: ASAP or next term

Support the students who need it most, before problems start.

We're working with a secondary school looking to appoint a Transitions Officer / Transition Teacher to support students moving from Year 6 into Year 7, with a strong focus on pupils who need additional reassurance, structure, or advocacy during transition.

This role sits at the intersection of pastoral care, safeguarding, SEN, and family engagement. It suits a teacher looking to move into a pastoral role, or a high-level support professional with experience supporting vulnerable students and families.

What the role involves

• Supporting students transitioning from primary to secondary education
• Working closely with Year 6 pupils, parents, and carers before and during transition
• Supporting students with SEN, EAL, MFL needs, anxiety, or attendance concerns
• Acting as a consistent point of contact for families with transition-related worries
• Liaising with primary schools, SENCOs, pastoral leads, and safeguarding teams
• Supporting induction days, transition programmes, and early interventions
• Identifying risks early and contributing to safeguarding and support plans

Who this role suits

• A qualified teacher looking for a pastoral-focused role
• A safeguarding, SEN, or inclusion professional with school-based experience
• Someone confident working with families and external agencies
• Calm, organised, and able to build trust quickly with students and parents
• Strong understanding of inclusion, behaviour, and student wellbeing
• QTS is desirable but not essential for candidates with the right experience.

Why schools value this role

• Prevents behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing issues later on
• Improves engagement and confidence in Year 7
• Strengthens relationships with families from the start
• Supports whole-school inclusion and safeguarding

If you're passionate about student wellbeing and want to make a measurable impact at a critical point in a young person's education, send your CV to Brad at Empowering Learning