PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER
Grade 6 (Point 11-17) £29,211 - £32,200 pro rata (Actual salary £25,204 - £27,783)
Full time (37 hours per week), Term Time only (39 weeks per year)
Monday to Thursday - 8.30am-4.30pm , Friday 8.30am-4.00pm
We wish to appoint a resilient, confident and consistent individual to join our Pastoral Team. You will guide and support our young people as they grow. Your personal qualities are the most important part of what we are seeking.
As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will play a key role in guiding and supporting students through their school journey. You will build strong, supportive relationships, helping young people navigate challenges and achieve their full potential—both academically and personally.
Your experience may come from a range of backgrounds, but you will be very comfortable working with young people, empathetic to their needs and any difficulties they might experience. You will work closely with the pastoral team and need to be a good team player.
This post offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive department, who are passionate and committed to supporting young people.
Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026, 9am
Interview: Monday 13th July 2026
Applications should be submitted via the Vacancies section of our website.
The Bishops’ Blue Coat C of E High School is a high achieving and supportive school, which is thriving and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring high quality learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with very good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all.
If you would be interested in joining us, please download a Support Staff application pack from our website www.bishopschester.co.uk/careers-vacancies/. Please note a CV alone will not be accepted.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact [email protected]
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications from suitably qualified candidates. Therefore you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
- To encourage positive attitudes and behaviour for learning in and around school.
- To support the Pastoral Team with behaviour, attendance and welfare issues relating to assigned cases.
- To monitor attendance for allocated year groups, including attending meetings with parents, students and Senior Leader responsible for attendance to resolve matters of attendance.
- To help remove welfare barriers to learning, enable students to make at least expected progress.
- To enforce expectations and be a point of referral with regard to uniform, attendance, punctuality and respectful behaviour.
- To be involved with Assemblies, Tutor Time and support worship as applicable.
- To attend case conferences, including Child Protection Case Conferences and other meetings with internal and external agencies with regard to students in allocated year groups.
- To attend where necessary TAF meetings and other meetings with internal and external agencies.
- To organise and attend meetings and reviews as necessary, making contact with parents as required.
- To build relationships with parents and resolve issues, liaising with external agencies as directed.
- To be alert to safeguarding issues, log and pass on concerns as appropriate.
- To deal with issues sensitively and maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
- To work both independently and also as a member of a strong, cohesive and supportive team.
- To assist with the On Call and other rotas as required.
- To lead interventions with individuals and groups of students to improve pastoral and academic outcomes.
- Supervision of students at lunchtime as part of staff duty rota and occasionally at other times as required.
- Provision of first aid assistance (training will be provided if required).
Management Information
- To undertake record keeping and administrative work associated with the above.
- To actively use SIMS, CPOMS and Satchel to ensure meticulous record keeping.
Behaviour and Ethos
- Implement school behaviour policies to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment
- Promote the school’s Christian ethos, values and inclusive culture
- Support students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
Enrichment and Wider School Life
- Contribute to enrichment opportunities including clubs, trips, exhibitions, competitions and industry links
- Play a full and active role in the wider life of the school
Professional Responsibilities
- Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, including attendance, punctuality and adherence to school policies
- Engage in continuous professional development and appraisal
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies
- Undertake duties and attend meetings as required
- Contribute to online or remote learning where necessary
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, complying with all statutory requirements
Special Requirements
- Whilst not essential, experience of working in a similar role is highly desirable.
- Whilst not essential, experience of counselling, mentoring or guidance work is highly desirable.
- Whilst not essential advanced safeguarding training is desirable.
- Whilst the above job description covers the Pastoral Support Officer job in total, the current team would be considerably strengthened if the successful candidate had training on Mental Health issues.
- Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the school’s flexibility policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Headteacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the main responsibilities of the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,211.00-£32,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
