Job description

Pastoral Officer – Full-time, temp to perm, starting as soon as possible

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pastoral Officer to join a school where pupils are supported to re-engage with learning and develop positive relationships. Staff work hard to understand pupils’ needs and provide tailored support. Leaders are committed to improving pupils’ life chances and ensure that safeguarding is a priority across the school.

Duties as Pastoral Officer:

Provide pastoral support to pupils and families, promoting emotional well-being and engagement
Attend strategy and core group meetings, contributing professionally and confidently
Write detailed reports for multi-agency and safeguarding meetings
Liaise with external professionals and internal teams to support pupil welfare
Support pupils with behaviour, attendance and safeguarding concerns
Act as a key contact for families, building trust and offering guidance
Travel between sites or to family homes as required

Ideal Pastoral Officer:

Experience working with children and families in an educational or social care setting
Confident writing professional reports and attending safeguarding meetings
Ideally trained as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working
Must be a driver with access to a vehicle
Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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