Pastoral Officer

Hours: 36 hours per week x 39 weeks annum

Bishop Stopford's Church of England School was graded 'outstanding' as a Church of England School. In January 2024, our Ofsted inspection confirmed our school as 'good'.

The school sets high aspirations for all students and is a rewarding and exciting place to work. Students are confident and self-assured learners whose excellent attitudes to learning have a strong and positive impact on their progress.

The successful candidate will complement and support the professional work of teachers by ensuring that the achievement, behaviour, attendance and punctuality related policies of the school are carried out and assist in the day-to-day running of the relevant year group under the supervision of the Head of Year. This will include the implementation of agreed programmes with individuals or groups, in and out of the classroom. You will support teachers and support staff in addressing the needs of all students but especially those students who need particular help to oversee barriers to learning and establish and maintain productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and mentor, establish constructive relationships with students and parent/carers; interact with and support the students according to their individual needs and to support their achievements, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

As a school we are proud of the 'nurturing and harmonious community' (Ofsted 2024) that we have established for all of our students and our staff. This is an excellent opportunity to join an inspirational school where we firmly believe that 'everyone can achieve beyond their expectations, and our moto of 'believe, strive, succeed is at the heart of everything we do' (Ofsted 2024).

At Bishop Stopford's School, our 'staff feel supported by others and their well-being is carefully considered' (Ofsted 2024), enabling all to develop and grow. We offer fully comprehensive professional development programmes for all of our staff and we are dedicated to supporting career progression and advancement.

Further information and an application pack is available on the school website or if you would like to speak to the Head of Department about the role please contact Mrs Elaine Neacy, Headteacher's PA, at We are located in Enfield, North London within easy access of the M25 and surrounding counties.

Closing date: 12pm, Monday, 13th May, 2024

We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Interviews: Friday, 17th May, 2024.

Earlier interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Bishop Stopford's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.