Pastoral Support Officer

• Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (35 hours per week, plus unpaid lunch break)

• Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum (indicative)

• Working pattern: Term time plus additional weeks

• Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave entitlement, staff development and wellbeing support

A school in Birkenhead is seeking a compassionate and confident Pastoral Support Officer to support pupils with their welfare, behaviour and day-to-day school experience.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with young people, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers that may affect their learning or wellbeing.

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to pupils.

• Support students experiencing behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

• Work closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff and the safeguarding team.

• Communicate with parents and carers where appropriate.

• Support targeted interventions and monitor pupil progress.

• Identify concerns and elevate safeguarding matters through the correct procedures.

• Previous experience in a school-based pastoral or student support role.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence supporting young people with challenging circumstances.

• A calm, approachable and resilient manner.

• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Experience working with secondary-age pupils would be particularly useful.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and helping them get the most out of school, this could be a great opportunity.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.