At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and behaviour while fostering a positive school environment.
- Company: Plumstead Manor, a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Greenwich.
- Benefits: Friendly colleagues, professional development, and a commitment to student welfare.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification and experience with young people in education.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our community is vibrant, diverse and inclusive, with over 60 languages spoken across our network. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values that underpin all our work – pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour across a particular cohort and being actively involved in the follow‑up of all.
- Developing and monitoring pastoral support programmes for individual students.
- Supporting Heads of Year in following up behaviour incidents.
- Supervising student detentions after school and independent study periods.
- Providing restorative mediation for students (individually and in groups).
- Liaising both within the school and with outside agencies to ensure a tailored programme of support.
- Attending multidisciplinary forums such as TAC meetings.
- Supporting the accuracy and rigour of information in helping track and assess the welfare of students.
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 Qualification.
- At least a Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.
- Desirable qualification relating to education, social work, mediation or youth work.
- Experience of working with young people in Key Stages 3, 4 or 5.
- ICT competence.
Benefits
- Supportive and friendly colleagues.
- Good professional development.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.
Pastoral Officer - Plumstead Manor employer: Royal Greenwich
Plumstead Manor is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, employees benefit from ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students within a vibrant community. Located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the school fosters a culture of pride, ambition, respect, and togetherness, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and youth support.
