Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School
Location: Lambeth, South London
Contract: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Start: ASAP
Progression Opportunities Available
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom? A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join their collaborative and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a real difference in students' lives. You will be joining a school known for its positive culture, strong values, and commitment to staff development.
What the role involves:
1. Providing day-to-day pastoral support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning
2. Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
3. Supporting behaviour management, wellbeing initiatives, and safeguarding processes
4. Working closely with the pastoral and senior leadership teams to ensure every student feels valued, safe, and supported
5. Contributing to a collaborative, student-centred school ethos
What the school offers:
6. A highly welcoming, positive, and inclusive working environment
7. A supportive team that works collaboratively across all departments
8. Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
9. The chance to make a significant and lasting impact on students' wellbeing and personal growth
The ideal candidate will have:
10. A passion for working with young people and supporting their pastoral needs
11. Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills
12. Experience in a school, youth work, mentoring, or similar setting (desirable but not essential)
13. A proactive, calm, and resilient approach
If you're looking for a rewarding, full-time role where you can grow professionally and be part of a genuinely supportive team, we would love to hear from you.