Pastoral Officer; Internal Exclusion and Medical

Pastoral Officer (Internal Exclusion and Medical)

Start date: September 2026

Salary: SLT Support

PayscaleF £27,254 - £28,911

FTE (actual starting salary £20,391.41-£21,631.18)

Hours: 35 hrs per week Monday-Friday (term time and Inset Days only)

The successful candidate will be expected to support children with their learning and personal development both individually and in groups. You will be calm, flexible and have the ability to use your own initiative as well as be able to work as part of a team. You will need to have the equivalent of a grade C or 4 in English and Maths at GCSE.

The person appointed to this post will be expected to:

• Work towards and support the School’s vision and the current school objectives outlined in the Academy Development Plan (ADP).
• Proactively work with the pastoral team across both phases to support the development of a holistic approach to pupil support – developing a ‘team around the child’, in regard to behaviour, well‑being, attendance, medical support and academic progress.
• Be a visible presence throughout the Secondary phase, role modelling proactive pupil support and high standards of behaviour.
• Ensure all staff first aid training is up to date.
• Ensure all staff are aware of the medical needs of pupils (where appropriate), in both phases.
• Use a range of data to proactively assess the needs and implement support for Secondary pupils who are struggling to adhere to school rules and expectations. Deliver accurate and effective tracking of pupils’ experience of IE, including self-reflection records.
• Use the pastoral tracker and IE tracking to monitor the impact of interventions.
• Establish effective relationships with parents, ensuring timely and professional communication of both achievements and concerns, specifically within IE.
• Work with the Head of Secondary Alternative Provision to develop the internal exclusion provision.
• Oversee the school’s supply of first aid and medical resources, and ensure the medical room is fully stocked.
• Ensure the accurate upkeep and distribution of all pupil medical plans and records – including individual medical plans (of pupils only) and accident records (of pupils only).
• Organise the first aid training of all relevant CFS staff.
• Undergo any training which may enhance the impact of the role.
• Ensure that any current training is up to date, specifically first aid.
• Keep up to date with relevant research, specifically in pastoral matters.
• Represent the school/CFS pupils in external meetings, such as Trust network groups, and local network meetings.
• Oversee the delivery of national vaccination programmes in school.

All staff at CFS commit themselves to contribute fully to the ethos and life of the School.

CFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.