Empower Young People & Overcome Barriers to Learning | Pastoral Support Officer - Stafford

Location: Stafford Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: £28,000–£34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP About the School A vibrant secondary school in Stafford is seeking a compassionate and resilient Pastoral Support Officer to join its student welfare department. The school places student wellbeing at the centre of its community, supporting pupils to overcome social, emotional, and academic obstacles. Why Join Us? Collaborative environment working alongside pastoral specialists, teachers, and senior leaders. Access structured guidance, regular mentorship, and strong leadership support. Expand your skills with practical experience in child protection, behaviour intervention, and holistic student care. Inclusive and encouraging culture focused on empowering every student. Rewarding work making a daily impact on student engagement, achievement, and self-confidence. Role Overview As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will deliver day-to-day emotional guidance and pastoral intervention. You will assist pupils in managing behaviour, overcoming interpersonal difficulties, developing self-esteem, and remaining engaged in learning. Key Responsibilities Deliver targeted pastoral care focusing on attendance improvement, positive behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Build trusting, professional relationships with students, parents, and caregivers. Document and log behaviour incidents and pastoral notes accurately according to institutional guidelines. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, SENCo, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Promote a safe, calm, and structured environment across the school grounds. Candidate Requirements Experience supporting young people within an educational, youth work, or pastoral environment. Strong active listening, de-escalation, and conflict-resolution skills. Calm, patient, and measured approach when managing challenging behaviours. Clear understanding of safeguarding policies, child welfare guidelines, and confidentiality standards. Adaptable team player capable of handling dynamic, daily pastoral needs. Application & Safeguarding Successful applicants must complete full safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure and professional reference verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.