Post 16 Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Term Time Only

**Package**

SO2 £37,280 - £39,152 FTE (£33,033 - £34,692 Actual Salary)

**Job category/type**

Education and Childcare, Schools/Academies

**Date posted**

24/09/2025

**Job reference**

REQ003516

**Job title and organisation**:Post 16 Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer - Pudsey Grammar School
**Salary**: SO2 £37,280 - £39,152 FTE (£33,033 - £34,692 Actual Salary)
**Hours**: 37 (Term Time Only plus 10 training days)
**Contract**: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
**Location**: Pudsey Grammar School, Mount Pleasant Road, Leeds LS28 7ND
**Closing Date and Time**: Monday 6 October 2025 at 8.00 AM

**Working pattern**:8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am-2.30pm Fridays

**Start date**:ASAP

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated **Good** by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a **National Behaviour Hub School** in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

**About the Role**

We are seeking an outstanding professional to support Post 16 students in our rapidly expanding Sixth Form. The Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer will help secure excellent attendance and provide support in ensuring excellent behaviour and the provision of high-quality care and welfare for all students.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To manage and coordinate attendance and processes and data informed interventions in the Sixth Form
- To provide support for the Post 16 Pastoral lead in ensuring good behaviour and conduct in Y12 and 13
- To support mentoring, SEMH and safeguarding work across Y12 and 13
- To provide attendance and behaviour reports as required by the Senior Leadership Team and/or Governors.
- To work with families and the community to improve attendance and behaviour.
- To run, direct and expand the Sixth Form student council and their role in organising charity and social events.
- To design, promote and monitor involvement in the Sixth Form enrichment programme.
- To undertake the duties of a Sixth form tutor

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience working with young people
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to lead a team
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
- Passionate about student welfare and development
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues across the school
- Resilient and proactive in managing challenges
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive school community

**Why Join Pudsey Grammar School?**
- Be part of a **rapidly improving** school with a strong vision for excellence
- Work in an organisation that places **staff wellbeing at its core**:

- Join a **dynamic and enthusiastic team** dedicated to student success
- Access exceptional CPD opportunities through our links with **hub schools in Yorkshire and Humber** and **University College London**:

- Thrive in a **supportive environment** with high standards for both staff and students
- Work in an **award-winning state-of-the-art building** that supports innovative teaching and learning

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

**Application Process**
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Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes**.
- Application form and full job description can be found on the school website

**Interview date: TBC**

**If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the**Skilled Worker visa** route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.**

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