Student Support Officer

Job Introduction

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Student Support Officer who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. We have 1,090 students and have recently been graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted.

Our Pastoral Team includes Progress Leaders, Assistant Progress Leaders, Student Welfare Officer, Admissions and Exclusions Officer, and Behaviour Administration Support. We aim to deliver the highest level of student support to promote progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.

• Provide support and guidance to students to promote their progress and well-being.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Work as part of the wider Pastoral Team to support all aspects of student progress.
• Exhibit a solution‑focused, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Possess an existing first aid qualification (desirable).

• Positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well‑being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Opportunity to engage with the Hampshire Apprenticeship scheme.
• Personal career development to assist in the fulfilment of your ambitions.
• A well‑equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active, available to staff for free, plus access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted rates.
• Opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, located directly next to the school.
• Free on‑site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/rail).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks as well as other relevant employment checks.