Pastoral Support

22 hours ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Simply Education Ltd Full time

Pastoral Support - Secondary School (Stoke on Trent)
Location: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: Dependent on experience

Simply Education is seeking a caring, proactive and dedicated Pastoral Support professional to join a welcoming secondary school in Stoke on Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting student wellbeing, behaviour and personal development, and who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

In this Pastoral Support role, you will help students overcome emotional, behavioural and social challenges, enabling them to fully engage with school life and reach their potential. You will be a key part of the school's pastoral team, providing guidance, building strong relationships and ensuring students feel safe, supported and heard.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day pastoral support for students, offering a safe and approachable point of contact for wellbeing and behaviour concerns.
* Build positive, professional relationships with young people, supporting them with emotional regulation, confidence and resilience.
* Work closely with Heads of Year, teachers and the wider pastoral team to maintain consistent behaviour expectations.
* Support students with attendance, behaviour or emotional challenges, helping remove barriers to learning.
* Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate support.
* Assist with behaviour monitoring, incident logs and follow-up conversations with students.
* Uphold all safeguarding and child protection procedures, promoting a safe and inclusive school environment.

Essential Requirements:
* Experience working with young people in a pastoral, behaviour support or youth work setting.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and remain calm in challenging situations.
* A solid understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
* A clear DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable:
* Experience in a secondary school setting.
* Knowledge of behaviour management or restorative approaches.
* Training in mental health, wellbeing or supporting challenging behaviour.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity:
* Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school community that values student wellbeing.
* Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people every day.
* Access ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
* Play an important role in creating a positive, inclusive school culture.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to contribute to a school where pastoral care is highly valued, we would love to hear from you. Please click 'Apply Now' and upload your most recent CV.

For an informal chat about this Pastoral Support role or similar positions, please contact our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

All successful applicants will complete an interview (online or in person) and full safeguarding checks, including two years of references and an enhanced DBS. All offers are subject to the completion of these checks

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