Year Group Coordinator - Pastoral and Behaviour Support

Empowering Learning; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking an experienced Year Group Coordinator to provide pastoral and behaviour support in a demanding secondary school environment. This temporary role covers maternity leave and requires substantial experience in managing student behaviour and supporting emotional needs. The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and resilience. This full-time position starts immediately and will run until July 2026, providing a rewarding opportunity in a challenging setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pastoral support and behaviour management within a secondary school.
• Proven ability to support students with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent pastoral and behaviour support to a designated year group.
• Manage and respond to behaviour incidents in line with school policies.
• Support attendance, punctuality, and student wellbeing.

Skills

Pastoral support and behaviour management

Strong communication skills

Resilience in high-challenge environments

Job description

Year Group Coordinator - Pastoral and Behaviour Support

Pastoral & Behaviour Support

• Start Date: Immediate
• Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
• Duration: Long term - 7 months
• Location: Birmingham
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday-Friday
• Salary: Dependent on experience

Year Group Coordinator Specification

We are seeking an experienced and resilient Year Group Coordinator to join the pastoral team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave until the end of the academic year.

This is a challenging but rewarding role within a demanding secondary school environment and is best suited to candidates with substantial experience in pastoral care and behaviour management. The successful candidate must be confident working with students who present behavioural challenges and be able to remain calm, consistent, and professional at all times.

Requirements

• Significant experience in pastoral support and behaviour management within a secondary school
• Proven ability to support students with complex behavioural and emotional needs
• Strong resilience and confidence working in a high-challenge school
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and staff
• Experience supporting safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour systems
• Willingness and confidence to complete administrative tasks linked to the role
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a pastoral team

The Role:

As Year Group Coordinator, you will:

• Provide consistent pastoral and behaviour support to a designated year group
• Manage and respond to behaviour incidents in line with school policies
• Support attendance, punctuality, and student wellbeing
• Work closely with teaching staff, senior leaders, and parents to support students
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports related to behaviour and pastoral matters
• Play an active role in safeguarding and student support processes

This role is to start immediately and will run until July 2026, covering maternity leave. If you are an experienced pastoral or behaviour specialist looking for a full-time temporary role within a challenging secondary school setting, we encourage you to apply.

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