About Us
Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school. We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We aim to inspire confident, motivated students who have a passion for learning and are fully equipped to contribute to society.
Our school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 who commented on Dormston’s “harmonious and cohesive community”. Our school has a caring and positive culture that ensures everyone is supported and encouraged. Our school vision ‘Knowledge is strength’ threads seamlessly through all aspects of our school. We are very aware that happy staff make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates, and ignites young minds. All our staff benefit from personalised professional development pathways as we aim to shape school leaders of the future.
The Role
Pastoral Support Officer
Salary: Grade 6 Points 12 - 17 (£15,146.09 - £16,728.73) Pro‑Rata Salary depends on years of service. Salary is term only; holiday pay adjustment will be made.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (08:00–16:00), Term Time Only (39 weeks). Days to be agreed at interview.
Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support with the pastoral care of students, helping them overcome barriers to learning inside and outside of the school to achieve their full potential.
Create and maintain a purposeful, structured, and nurturing environment where students feel safe to learn.
Lead and model best practice, drive strategies that support students' personal development.
Contribute to all aspects of pastoral care, welfare, and guidance for our student cohort.
Key Requirements
* Working knowledge of relevant policies and legislation.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience working in a school or with young people.
* Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Right to work in the UK and ability to provide documentation.
* Commitment to safeguarding; subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application Details
Closes: Wednesday 15 April 2026, Midnight.
Start date: ASAP.
Contact: Mrs Otton, Head Teacher’s PA, for visits or informal discussion on 01384 816395.
Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Where required, sponsorship is not offered outside of the Right to Work in the UK. The post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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