Pastoral Officer

Pastoral Officer – Secondary School – Kettering. Location: Kettering. Start date: September 2026. Contract: Full-Time | Permanent. Preferred | Long-Term Supply or Fixed-Term Contract Considered. Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).

Role

• Providing targeted pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Acting as a key point of contact for students who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Supporting attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and engagement through proactive intervention and monitoring.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral leaders, parents, and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need.
• Assisting with behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches to conflict resolution.
• Supporting students facing social, emotional, behavioural, or wellbeing challenges.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safeguarding and student welfare processes.
• Promoting a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment where all students can thrive.

Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, pastoral, or support setting.
• Builds strong and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and a calm approach when managing challenging situations.
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is proactive, reliable, and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and student welfare.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent opportunity, with long-term supply and fixed-term contracts also considered.
• The chance to join a welcoming secondary school with a strong pastoral ethos.
• Competitive pay based on experience and responsibilities.
• Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Clear progression opportunities within pastoral, attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, and wider school support roles.

If you are committed to supporting young people and want to make a lasting impact on students’ wellbeing, engagement, and success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Pastoral Officer opportunity in Kettering.

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