Pastoral Support Officer – Independent Secondary School – Bath
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
School Information
This respected independent 11–18 secondary school in Bath is known for its high academic standards, personalised pastoral care, and strong community ethos. The school combines traditional values with modern educational practice and maintains small class sizes to ensure individual support.
Students demonstrate excellent behaviour and strong engagement in both academic and extracurricular activities. The school invests heavily in pastoral structures, including mentoring programmes, wellbeing initiatives, and safeguarding systems. Facilities include dedicated pastoral offices and student support hubs.
Due to expansion of student support services, the school is seeking an experienced and motivated Pastoral Support Officer.
Role Overview
The Pastoral Support Officer will provide targeted intervention and mentoring to support students' personal and academic development.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering one-to-one mentoring
* Supporting behaviour improvement plans
* Monitoring attendance and engagement
* Liaising with parents and carers
* Supporting safeguarding referrals
* Assisting with reintegration processes
* Working closely with Heads of Year
* Promoting restorative practices
* Maintaining accurate pastoral records
* Supporting transition between key stages
The role requires empathy, resilience, and strong organisational skills.
Pastoral Team
The role sits within a structured pastoral team including the SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Regular meetings ensure coordinated support and early intervention.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience working with young people
* Understanding of behaviour management strategies
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to build trust with students
* Strong organisational ability
* Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.