About this role
Job title: Pastoral Support Officer
About the Role Digitech Studio School in Warmley is seeking a passionate Pastoral Support Officer to support wellbeing, personal development and academic success. This is a permanent role with 37 hours per week (full-time), term-time only plus inset days, starting September 2026 (subject to pre-employment checks).
What You'll Do
- Provide high-quality pastoral support, including mentoring, behaviour and attendance interventions, and safeguarding guidance
- Act as main pastoral contact for a designated year group, building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external agencies
- Collaborate to create an inclusive environment, support personal development and help students overcome barriers to learning
- Liaise with external agencies and contribute to meetings to support student outcomes
- Manage information accurately and securely using paper-based and MIS systems
- Travel as required; hold a full driving licence or be willing to meet travel requirements
- Participate in meetings, interventions and activities beyond the school day when required
What We're Looking For
- Passion for working with children and young people; commitment to improving students' life chances
- Emotional resilience; ability to work under pressure
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Understanding of safeguarding in education and ability to respond appropriately to concerns
- Knowledge of inclusion, raising achievement and current issues in student support
- Ability to manage information securely using MIS; strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience in a school or similar setting with responsibility for student welfare and raising achievement
- Experience liaising with external agencies and contributing to meetings
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or willingness to travel
- MIDAS qualification or willingness to undertake this qualification
- Willingness to work flexibly, including attending meetings beyond the school day when required
Nice to Have
- MIDAS qualification is desirable or willingness to undertake
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £27,362-£29,850 actual annual salary; Full-time equivalent salary £31,954-£34,860 (CLF Grade D)
- Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), generous annual leave, induction and wellbeing and career progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, health perks (wellness sessions, gym discounts, flu jabs), family leave options, cycle to work, on-site parking, and more.