About this Role
PASTORALSUPPORT OFFICER
Start Date: October 2026 or ASAP
Contract: Full-time 37 hours per week. Term timeonly
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm
Salary: Level 3B (Point 6 - 8) - Actual Salary Range: £22,129.00 - £22,840.00(dependent on experience).
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you passionateaboutremoving barriers to learning and helping young people thrive emotionally,socially and academically? We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic and resilient Pastoral Support Officer to join pastoral team.
About the Role
In this vital role, you will be a key point of contact for students requiring emotional, social, or behavioural support. You will work proactively to manage attendance, coordinate early interventions, support positive behaviour strategies and build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies.
You will give administrative support to the Year Team, Safeguarding Lead and pastoral support to students ensuring we establish consistently high standards with regard to behaviour, uniform and attendance. The ability to work as part of a team and confidence to work with students, parents and external agencies is essential.
Working in a school requires you to have strong organisational and communication skills. There will be face-to-face interaction with students, members of staff, parents and external agencies.
Who We're Looking For
- Has experience working with children or youngpeople in an educational, youth work or care setting.
- Is a strong and active listener.
- Is calm, resilient and has a non-judgmentalapproach under pressure.
- Has knowledge of safeguarding practices and childprotection procedures.
- Has excellent communication and administrativeabilities.
- Has a passion for working in a school environment.
- Has excellent inter-personal skills with students,staff, parents/guardians, external agencies and members of the public.
- Works well in a team.
- Has the ability to thrive under pressure in a busyenvironment with a varied workload.
- Has a passion for working in a school environment.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inspiring team environment
- Outstanding professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
- Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and excellence
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
- Join a team that values inclusion, development, and wellbeing
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to employee wellbeing support.
Working Hours
Term time only
Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Friday: 8.00am - 3.30pm
30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Closing Date
Sunday 13th September2026
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Pastoral Support Officer at Redborne Upper School and Community College in Bedford employer: Redborne Upper School and Community College...
Join our vibrant school community as an Administration Assistant in the Sixth Form, where you will be part of a supportive and inspiring team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on young people's lives. We offer outstanding professional development opportunities, a commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values every member of staff. With flexible working hours and access to employee wellbeing support, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in their education career while contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Redborne Upper School and Community College... Recruitment Team
