Pastoral Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Simply Education are looking for skilled and dedicated individuals to join local Medway schools in their pastoral teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting student welfare, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering personal excellence.

Working as a Pastoral Officer will enable you to work closely with students, staff, parents/carers, and the wider community to ensure every student has the opportunity to excel academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:
The role of a Pastoral Officer is both challenging and rewarding, with responsibilities including:

• Creating a school ethos that champions learning, academic success, and personal development.
• Encouraging engaging learning experiences that raise aspirations and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Setting clear and measurable goals to support the academic progress and personal growth of all learners.
• Meeting with students and parents/carers to address and resolve pastoral concerns effectively and compassionately.
• Designing, implementing, and reviewing time-bound action plans for individuals and groups, particularly for vulnerable students, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of progress.
• Supporting the safeguarding of students, working proactively to identify and address welfare concerns.
• Building strong relationships with external agencies to ensure additional support is available when needed.
• Collaborating with staff to promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

What We're Looking For:
The successful candidate will:

• Be a confident and professional communicator, approachable and empathetic in their interactions with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Be adaptable, flexible, and ready to handle changing priorities.
• Have a genuine passion for student welfare, personal development, and academic achievement.

When you join Simply Education, you'll enjoy:

• A dedicated Secondary School Consultant available 24/7 to assist with updates, support, and job opportunities in your area.
• Access to CPD training programs through our Educational Development Managers, including introductions to Teaching Assistant roles, Cover Supervisor positions, and behaviour management courses.
• Minimal administration - no timesheets required!
• Real-time updates on bookings via SMS or email, plus an online diary to manage your schedule.
• A 175 refer-a-friend scheme for recommendations.

What You'll Need to Apply:
All applicants must provide references covering the last two years of employment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. For added convenience, any interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

If you're excited about this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Katie Milledge directly at (phone number removed) / .

Looking for something slightly different? Contact our local Kent office for a confidential discussion about other opportunities in education.

Apply Today!
If you're ready to inspire, support, and guide our students toward achieving their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Together, let's shape the future of our students and empower them to thrive.