Pastoral Support Officer Independent Secondary School Bath
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
This respected independent 1118 secondary school in Bath is known for its high academic standards personalised pastoral care and strong community ethos. The school combines traditional values with modern educational practice and maintains small class sizes to ensure individual support.
Students demonstrate excellent behaviour and strong engagement in both academic and extracurricular activities. The school invests heavily in pastoral structures including mentoring programmes wellbeing initiatives and safeguarding systems. Facilities include dedicated pastoral offices and student support hubs.
Due to expansion of student support services the school is seeking an experienced and motivated Pastoral Support Officer.
The Pastoral Support Officer will provide targeted intervention and mentoring to support students personal and academic development.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering one-to-one mentoring
Supporting behaviour improvement plans
Monitoring attendance and engagement
Liaising with parents and carers
Supporting safeguarding referrals
Assisting with reintegration processes
Working closely with Heads of Year
Promoting restorative practices
Maintaining accurate pastoral records
Supporting transition between key stages
The role requires empathy resilience and strong organisational skills.
The role sits within a structured pastoral team including the SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Regular meetings ensure coordinated support and early intervention.
Experience working with young people
Understanding of behaviour management strategies
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Strong communication skills
Ability to build trust with students
Strong organisational ability
Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.
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