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Birchgrove Comprehensive School is seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly organised Pastoral Support/Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and attendance of learners aged 11–16.
We are proud of our strong community ethos and commitment to ensuring that every pupil feels supported, valued and ready to learn. The successful candidate will work closely with our pastoral team, pupils, families and external agencies to help remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes for all.
About the Role
Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will:
1. Support the wellbeing, behaviour and progress of pupils through mentoring, monitoring and one‑to‑one or small‑group intervention.
2. Contribute to behaviour management, restorative practice and emotional wellbeing support.
3. Help pupils develop self-esteem, life skills and the confidence to make positive choices.
4. Build strong relationships with pupils and families, promoting engagement and positive communication.
5. Play a key role in improving attendance and punctuality across the school, including data input, reporting and liaison with parents and the Education Welfare Officer.
6. Support teaching staff by gathering information, monitoring pupil progress, contributing to action plans and maintaining accurate records.
7. Assist with transition, learner pathways and wider wellbeing initiatives.
8. Communicate effectively with external agencies to coordinate support for identified pupils.
9. Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and the positive ethos of the school at all times.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
10. Has experience working with young people aged 11–16 in a pastoral, wellbeing, educational or youth setting.
11. Can develop effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
12. Understands child development, wellbeing needs and the barriers to learning.
13. Can motivate learners, manage challenging behaviour and use restorative approaches.
14. Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
15. Is confident using ICT and able to maintain accurate data and reports.
16. Shows empathy, patience, resilience and a commitment to equal opportunities.
17. Is willing to register with the Education Workforce Council (if not already registered).
18. Ability to develop systems, reports and impact data.
19. Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF for Teaching Assistants).
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026 at 12.00 p.m.
Shortlisting: Monday 27th April 2026
Interviews: Friday 1st May 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Safeguarding Statement
Birchgrove Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.