Year Group Pastoral Lead — Student Wellbeing & Attendance

Broadoak Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Induction and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits and gym discounts

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral Support Officer) to support student wellbeing, behaviour and development. You will mentor students, respond to safeguarding matters and work with families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

The role combines pastoral duties with leadership over a year group, ensuring high standards of behaviour and attendance while promoting academic progress.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of safeguarding within an educational setting or transferable safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, families and carers.
• Keen interest in working with children and young people, with commitment to improving outcomes and life chances.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to support, challenge and motivate students.
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm when managing challenging situations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, self-evaluation and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and pastoral interventions to students.
• Respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns and liaise with families and external agencies.
• Support year group pastoral leadership and promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and achievement.
• Collaborate with staff to create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can learn and thrive.
• Attend meetings and, where needed, support home visits as part of pastoral duties.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Positive relationships

Communication

Emotional resilience

Continuous improvement

Job description

Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Assistant Head of Year (Pastoral Support Officer) to support student wellbeing, behaviour and development. You will mentor students, respond to safeguarding matters and work with families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

The role combines pastoral duties with leadership over a year group, ensuring high standards of behaviour and attendance while promoting academic progress.