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A fantastic long-term cover opportunity is available for a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Officer to join the committed student support team at a well-regarded academy located in the Newmarket area. This essential role is focused on providing frontline pastoral support to students across all year groups, managing a caseload of students with varying needs, and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies. You will be instrumental in promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing, ensuring all students are ready and able to access their education.
Job Responsibility:
Provide immediate and ongoing pastoral support and guidance to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties
Manage individual student caseloads, implementing support plans and monitoring their effectiveness in collaboration with senior staff and external specialists
Liaise closely with parents/carers regarding student welfare, attendance, and behaviour concerns, maintaining professional and confidential communication
Lead on restorative practices and behaviour interventions, ensuring the school's behaviour policy is applied consistently and fairly
Monitor student attendance and punctuality, working with the attendance team to investigate issues and implement strategies to improve student presence
Act as a key point of contact for staff regarding pastoral concerns, providing advice and training where necessary
Uphold the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, following all reporting procedures diligently
Requirements:
Proven, substantial experience working in a pastoral or student support role within a secondary school or similar setting
Excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection best practices
Strong interpersonal, mediation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with young people
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective liaison with students, staff, parents, and external agencies
The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving
High level of organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload
Must satisfy all relevant safeguarding and background checks, including an enhanced DBS
Nice to have:
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
What we offer:
The chance to work within a highly supportive and dedicated welfare team in the Newmarket area
A long-term cover position offering stability and the opportunity to make a real difference in student outcomes
Access to professional development and training relevant to the pastoral field
A welcoming and positive school environment focused on student success
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