The role that makes school feel like a safe place to be.
We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Harrow who are on the lookout for a brilliant Pastoral Support Officer to support their KS4 students—those tricky but brilliant final years.
Your job? Be the calm, consistent presence who’s there when things get tough. Someone who gets what pupils are going through, listens without judgement, and helps guide them back on track.
The school is:
1. Big on relationships, small on drama
2. Committed to pastoral care that makes a real impact
3. Full of staff who've got each other's backs
4. Looking for someone who can hit the ground walking - not running
You'll be:
5. Supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance of KS4 students
6. Working 1:1 and in small groups to tackle barriers to learning
7. Liaising with SLT, parents, and external agencies to keep pupils supported
8. Helping create a safe, structured, and positive school environment
We're looking for someone who:
9. Has experience working with young peopel in or out of school settings
10. Understands behaviour support and can stay cool under pressue
11. Can work independently but knows when to flag things
12. Has a kind but clear communication style - and a good sense of humor helps!
Why join Protocol?
13. Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella drama
14. Free access to our CPD Academy, including safeguarding & behaviour modules
15. Personal consultant support, every step of the way
16. Opportunities across a range of mainstream and alternative settings
17. Fast, simple registration process
Apply now or drop us a message to chat about the role. This could be the start of something brilliant.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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