Job Title
Student Support Officer (Part‑time)
Location
The Hart School, Rugeley, Staffordshire
Salary
Grade 6, SCP 9‑15 (£9,989 to £11,005 per annum, pro‑rata, part‑time salary)
Start Date
September 2026
Contract Type
Permanent, Term‑time plus 2 weeks
Working Pattern
Part‑time, 15 hours per week, 2 days per week (to be discussed)
Application Closing Date
Sunday 12 July 2026
Interview Date
Week commencing 13 July 2026
About the Role
The Hart School is seeking a compassionate and resilient Student Support Officer to join our dedicated Pastoral Team, acting as a trusted advocate for our students and helping them realise their full potential. In this vital role, you will play a key part in promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, offering consistent support and guidance. Working closely with the wider pastoral team, you will be an approachable presence throughout the school day, ready to listen, respond to challenges, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate for students, supporting their emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour.
- Provide consistent support and guidance throughout the school day.
- Collaborate with the pastoral team to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
- Respond to challenges and contribute to the school’s pastoral strategy.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working with children demonstrating challenging behaviour.
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with students, staff and parents.
- Empathetic, proactive and high expectations for every student.
- Qualified and/or experience in pastoral care or related field preferred.
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by keeping them safe, and all colleagues share this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks prior to interview.
Offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, references and where appropriate a prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Notice
- Closing date for applications: We will interview candidates as and when applications are received and reserve the right to close this job advert early if we have adequately filled the position. It is advised that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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