Job description
Pastoral Support Officer – Fareham, Hampshire
Do you have the compassion, resilience, and dedication to support students' well-being and success?
GSL Education are looking for a committed and proactive Pastoral Support Officer to join a secondary school in Fareham. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £50,000 per year, with a permanent contract available after a successful probation period. The position starts from Easter 2025 or September 2025, and the school welcomes applicants with experience in pastoral care, youth work, or transferable skills.
Responsibilities of the Pastoral Support Officer:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
- Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external agencies to promote student well-being.
- Implement strategies to improve attendance, behaviour, and engagement in learning.
- Act as a trusted mentor, offering guidance and encouragement to students who need additional support.
- Manage and resolve conflicts, promoting a positive and inclusive school environment.
- Support safeguarding procedures, always ensuring student safety and well-being.
Requirements of the Pastoral Support Officer:
- Previous experience in pastoral support, youth work, mentoring, SEN, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
- The ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- A calm and patient approach to supporting students with complex needs.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Pastoral Support Officer’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Fareham!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all
background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Pastoral Support Officer’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.