Pastoral Support Officer – Secondary School –Brighton

Pastoral Support Officer – Secondary School – Brighton Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Information This is a well-established Secondary School in Brighton , providing education for students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school has a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, academic achievement and personal development. The school has an established pastoral system designed to ensure that students receive appropriate support throughout their education. Staff work collaboratively to identify barriers to learning and provide students with practical guidance around attendance, behaviour, engagement and wellbeing. The school promotes positive relationships and clear expectations, creating an environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. Pastoral Support Officer Role The school is looking to appoint a committed Pastoral Support Officer to join its student-support team. The successful candidate will provide direct pastoral support to students and work closely with Heads of Year, tutors, teachers, safeguarding staff and senior leaders. You will help students overcome barriers that may affect their attendance, behaviour, engagement or progress. The role requires someone who can build positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day pastoral support to students. Build positive professional relationships with pupils. Identify students requiring additional support. Monitor attendance and engagement concerns. Support students experiencing difficulties at school. Provide appropriate one-to-one support. Help students develop confidence and resilience. Work closely with Heads of Year. Support pastoral intervention programmes. Maintain accurate records of support provided. Communicate relevant concerns to appropriate staff. Liaise professionally with parents and carers. Support attendance improvement strategies. Assist with behaviour interventions. Support restorative conversations. Help students return successfully following absence. Work with safeguarding staff where concerns arise. Attend student-support meetings. Monitor individual intervention plans. Promote positive behaviour and engagement. Support student wellbeing initiatives. Maintain confidentiality. Follow safeguarding procedures. Contribute to an inclusive school environment. Support the wider pastoral team as required. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have experience working with young people and a genuine interest in pastoral support. Previous experience within a school, college, youth service, children's services or another relevant environment would be advantageous. You should be approachable and confident communicating with students while maintaining professional boundaries. You will need to remain calm and consistent when dealing with challenging situations. Strong organisation is also important because the role involves maintaining records and managing several student-support responsibilities. Requirements Previous experience working with young people. Pastoral, welfare, behaviour or student-support experience is desirable. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships. Calm and patient approach. Strong organisational skills. Ability to maintain confidential records. Understanding of safeguarding. Ability to deal with challenging situations. Strong professional boundaries. Good IT skills. Ability to work effectively within a team. Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion. What the School Offers Full-time, permanent position. Established pastoral structure. Supportive leadership. Collaborative staff team. Professional development opportunities. Modern school facilities. Direct student contact. Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student wellbeing. Application To apply for the Pastoral Support Officer position, please send your CV as soon as possible.