Job Description:

Pastoral Officer
Sunderland
Full Time
Long-Term Temporary with Potential to Become Permanent

Hays Education is working with a school in Sunderland to appoint a committed Pastoral Officer on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with an opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a rewarding post for someone who wants to make a real difference to pupil wellbeing, attendance and engagement.

Your responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support to pupils, offering a listening ear and practical guidance
• Supporting pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties
• Working closely with families, carers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality and behaviour, and supporting intervention strategies
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and accurate record keeping (e.g. CPOMS)
• Liaising with teaching staff, SENCO and senior leaders to ensure a joined-up approach to pupil welfare

What you'll need

• Previous experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, behaviour or student support role (school setting preferred)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, staff and families
• A calm, resilient and non-judgemental approach
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service is essential (or willingness to apply for a new one)
• Relevant qualifications such as safeguarding, counselling, mental health first aid or youth work are desirable

What you'll get in return

• Full-time, long-term assignment with the potential for a permanent contract
• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

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