Location: Witham, Essex
Contract: Temp to Perm, Full Time (Until the end of the academic year with the potential to be extended for the right candidates)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £22,254.36 to £24,097.97
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Coordinator to join a thriving secondary academy in Witham. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs, behaviour challenges, and trauma related barriers to learning.
The school is a highly regarded and growing academy with modern facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for both students and staff.
The Role
As a Pastoral Coordinator, you will:
- Support students’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and personal development
- Provide trauma informed support and targeted SEMH interventions
- Build strong and positive relationships with students
- Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
- Monitor attendance, behaviour and wellbeing data
- Work closely with families, safeguarding teams and external agencies
- Promote safeguarding and ensure student welfare is prioritised at all times
- Encourage positive engagement with education and school life
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people
- Has knowledge or experience of SEMH and trauma informed practice
- Is calm, patient and resilient under pressure
- Has strong communication and relationship building skills
- Is passionate about supporting vulnerable students
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Is committed to helping students achieve their full potential
What the School Offers
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme for permanent staff
- Wellbeing cash plan for permanent staff
- Additional employee benefits and lifestyle discounts
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
If you are passionate about supporting students and want to work in a forward thinking and supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply or contact me on [email protected]
Pay: £22,254.00-£24,097.00 per year
Work Location: In person
