Pastoral Support Officer – Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding

The GORSE Academies Trust; Stephen (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking an outstanding Pastoral Support Officer to join our pastoral team. This key role supports the Head of Year and Assistant Principal in leading and managing a year group, delivering high-quality pastoral care and targeted interventions.

The successful candidate will work closely with students, families and external agencies to ensure safeguarding, engagement and achievement, contributing to a supportive, aspirational learning environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 5+/C+ or above in English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of children and young people’s development, safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
• Experience of supporting students to improve behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral care.
• Lead targeted interventions.
• Support safeguarding and child protection processes.
• Work with students, families and external agencies to ensure safety and engagement.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking an outstanding Pastoral Support Officer to join our pastoral team. This key role supports the Head of Year and Assistant Principal in leading and managing a year group, delivering high-quality pastoral care and targeted interventions.

The successful candidate will work closely with students, families and external agencies to ensure safeguarding, engagement and achievement, contributing to a supportive, aspirational learning environment.