Pastoral Co-ordinator

Location: Witham

Salary:£15 per hour

Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time

Accountable to: Vice Principal

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Do you believe that every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, supportive environment?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Pastoral Co-ordinator to join our team. This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for the welfare, behaviour, and attendance of a specific year group.

Working closely with the Head of Year and the Senior Leadership Team, you will help build a disciplined yet deeply caring ethos, ensuring our students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Welfare: Act as a key worker for 'at risk' groups (including SEND and EHCP students), monitoring personal issues and implementing support plans to promote wellbeing.
• Behaviour & Attendance: Support the school's high expectations by managing de-escalation, creating individual behaviour plans, and collaborating with the Attendance Officer to improve student engagement.
• Safeguarding: Take a central role in safeguarding cases, ensuring all incidents are actioned appropriately and working as a bridge between families and external agencies like social services.
• Data & Insights: Use our management information systems to track trends in behaviour and pastoral care, providing half-termly reports to help shape school culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead meetings with families and represent the school in professional inter-agency settings to secure the best outcomes for our students.

About You

We are looking for someone with a non-judgmental approach and the tenacity to persevere even when challenges seem insurmountable.

Essential Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Experience in motivating students and using data to track progress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with staff, parents, and students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in an educational setting or working with external agencies.
• Knowledge of Trauma Perceptive Practice (TPP) or SEMH interventions.
• IT literacy (specifically Google Workspace).

We are committed to the professional development of our staff and provide a robust support network to help you thrive in your career.

How to Apply

Safeguarding Notice: Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. Join us in making this a reality.