A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Cheshire is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Officer to join its student support team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting young people's emotional well-being, personal development, and academic success within a positive and inclusive school environment.

Job Overview

This secondary school is looking for a proactive and approachable Pastoral Support Officer to provide essential guidance and support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance, supporting student welfare, and ensuring that pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated throughout their educational journey.

Working closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team, you will help identify barriers to learning, provide targeted pastoral interventions, and build strong relationships with pupils and their families.

This full-time, permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' well-being, confidence, and overall school experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group pastoral support to pupils experiencing emotional, social, behavioural, or attendance-related difficulties.

• Work collaboratively with Heads of Year, teaching staff, and safeguarding leads to identify and address barriers to pupil engagement and achievement.

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and student well-being through structured mentoring and targeted intervention programmes.

• Monitor pupil attendance, punctuality, and behaviour records, implementing appropriate support strategies to encourage improvement.

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, maintaining effective communication to support pupils' personal development and welfare.

• Assist with safeguarding procedures, conflict resolution, and the implementation of school behaviour and pastoral care policies.

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: To be confirmed

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Cheshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Key Stages: Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 (Secondary Education)

• Specialism: Pastoral Care, Student Welfare & Behaviour Support

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a pastoral support, student welfare, behaviour mentoring, or similar role within a secondary school or youth support setting.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, child protection, attendance improvement, and positive behaviour management strategies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting and supportive relationships with pupils, families, and school staff.

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting young people facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

• An enhanced DBS check with the appropriate barred list check (or willingness to undergo the required checks), alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this rewarding full-time, permanent Pastoral Support Officer opportunity at a secondary school in Cheshire.