Security and Pastoral Officer

Security and Pastoral Officer : RC

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, all year round or 45 hours per week working term time only)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Circa A GBP 26,745 per annum + benefits

Location: Rotherham College, Rotherham

Closing date: 05/05/2026

About The Role

As a Security and Pastoral Officer for RNN Group (Further Education and Training Provider in South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire) you will work within an educational environment, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of learners, staff and visitors within the campus.

You will help maintain a secure and conducive atmosphere to promote learning by monitoring college buildings/grounds, enforcing regulations, and responding to emergencies.

Your duties will involve engaging with learners, patrolling premises/grounds, monitoring CCTV, managing access points, and providing a visible presence to deter and respond to potential security threats/issues.

The RNN Group actively promotes a pastoral approach to encourage its learners within the college environment. As Security and Pastoral Officer, you will support staff in managing student behaviour by promoting positive conduct, de-escalating conflicts, and assisting in the supervision of vulnerable learners in communal areas, including moving of learners from campus spaces into classrooms.

Ultimately, you will ensure that the Groups buildings are a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors within the campus.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a security guarding environment involving dealing with public in the retail or public sector.
• Experience in the use of large intruder and fire alarm systems and CCTV monitoring.
• Evidence of carrying out first aid and holding a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or willingness to undertake).
• Should have a SIA licence (or equivalent) and a certificate in first aid at work (dated within the last 3 years) including relevant health and safety training.

Department Info

The role of Security and Pastoral Officer is shift based and hours of work will be in line with college needs in order to provide an effective uniformed presence during all operational hours.

The role will require being physically active for extended periods and you will have the capability to respond quickly to emergencies, which may involve running or climbing stairs when required.

You will work as part of the Estates and Facilities department, liaising with colleagues from within the department and across the campus. You will report to the Security Manager.

Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7 to 23.68)
• Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health and wellbeing and benefits schemes including in‑house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to A GBP 6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth A GBP 200 per referral made

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