Job description
Pastoral Care Officer
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £150 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time
A welcoming and inclusive school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Care Officer to join their supportive team. This Pastoral Care Officer role will focus on promoting positive behaviour, supporting pupil wellbeing, and ensuring students are able to fully access their education in a safe and structured environment.
The successful Pastoral Care Officer will play a key role in managing behaviour, improving attendance, and providing emotional and pastoral support to pupils across the school. If you have previous experience in a pastoral or behaviour-based role, this Pastoral Care Officer opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities of the Pastoral Care Officer:
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Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils.
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Provide daily pastoral support addressing social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
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Promote safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing at all times.
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Support pupils who may present with behaviours that are challenging.
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Work closely with teaching staff, senior leaders, and parents/carers.
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Contribute to attendance strategies and pupil reintegration plans.
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Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
The Ideal Pastoral Care Officer Will:
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Have previous experience working in a Pastoral Care Officer or behaviour support role.
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Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
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Be calm, resilient, and confident in supporting young people.
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Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
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Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).
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Have a fully checkable work history.
This Pastoral Care Officer role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
To apply for this Pastoral Care Officer role in Stockton-on-Tees, please submit your up-to-date CV and a consultant will be in touch.
Referral Bonus:
We are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of Teachers or Teaching Assistants.