Pastoral Leader & Attendance Officer

The Beacon School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Pastoral Lead & Attendance Officer on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week (term time only) where the successful candidate will play a vital part in supporting student wellbeing and promoting excellent attendance across the school.

Your opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. As Pastoral Lead & Attendance Officer you will provide targeted support and guidance to students across two key year groups helping them overcome social emotional behavioural and safeguarding challenges that may hinder their learning. Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams you will coordinate interventions and build positive trusting relationships with students to help them thrive. Your role will be central to fostering a supportive school environment where every student feels seen heard and empowered to reach their full potential.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience supporting students to promote positive behaviour for learning
• Experience supporting students with physical and emotional well-being
• Background in working within an educational environment
• Ability to remain calm and confident in emergency or high-pressure situations
• Sensitive and understanding approach to managing student well-being needs
• Strong ability to develop and maintain accurate and efficient records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organisational abilities
• Capable of working independently and demonstrating initiative

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are once again oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 16000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Senior Specialist (dependent on experience)

Actual Salary: 30230.87- 31654.41 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 36 Hours - 41 weeks per year (Term Time 2 weeks)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date:17th October 2025