Pastoral Support Officer – Secondary School – Waltham Forest

Location: Waltham Forest, North East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A supportive secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a committed Pastoral Support Officer to join its student support team. The school recognises the importance of strong pastoral care and is looking for someone who can help pupils overcome barriers to learning while encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.

The Role

The Pastoral Support Officer will provide day-to-day assistance to pupils experiencing pastoral, behavioural or personal difficulties. You will work alongside Heads of Year and senior staff to monitor student wellbeing, support pupils who require additional guidance and help resolve issues that may affect their learning. Responsibilities will also include maintaining pastoral records, communicating with parents and carers, supporting behaviour interventions and helping students settle back into lessons following incidents or periods of absence.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have experience working with young people, ideally within a school, youth support or pastoral environment. Strong interpersonal skills, patience and the ability to build positive relationships are essential. You should be confident handling sensitive situations, maintaining confidentiality and working collaboratively with colleagues.

What the School Offers

The school offers a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' wellbeing and school experience.

Application

If you are interested in this Pastoral Support Officer role in Waltham Forest, please send across your CV.