Pastoral Support Officer
Darwen, Lancashire
Full-time | Temporary (September 2026 - December 2026)
Start Date: September 2026
A supportive and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Darwen is seeking a committed and compassionate Pastoral Support Officer to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis from September 2026 to December 2026 .
The Role
As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will play a key role in promoting student wellbeing, engagement, and positive behaviour across the school. Working closely with pastoral leaders, teaching staff, and external agencies, you will provide targeted support to students to help them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pastoral care and support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Support behaviour management and promote a positive school culture
- Work with individuals and small groups to address social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Liaise with parents/carers, staff, and external agencies where appropriate
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, and student wellbeing
- Contribute to safeguarding and child protection procedures
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
- The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices (training desirable)
- A proactive and solution-focused attitude
This role would suit someone passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference within a school community.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a short supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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