Behaviour / Pastoral Support Officer - Secondary School

Behaviour / Pastoral Support Officer – Secondary School
Location: Dudley
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £24,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

A secondary school in Dudley is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Behaviour / Pastoral Support Officer to join their pastoral team on a permanent basis from September 2026.

This is a key role within the school, supporting student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing across a mainstream secondary setting. The successful candidate will play a vital part in helping students engage positively with learning and school life.

The Role:
• Support students with behaviour, attendance and pastoral needs across the school
• Work closely with Heads of Year and the wider pastoral team
• Provide in-class and out-of-class behavioural support
• Help implement whole-school behaviour policies and interventions
• Support students in developing positive attitudes to learning
• Build strong, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement
• Liaise with teaching staff, parents and external agencies where appropriate

We Are Looking For:
• Experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring or similar environment
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A calm, consistent and professional approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare

What the School Offers:
• A permanent, stable role within a supportive secondary school
• Strong pastoral systems and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ daily lives

This role is based within a mainstream secondary school and focuses on behaviour, attendance and pastoral support.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Apply now for a permanent Behaviour / Pastoral Support opportunity in a Dudley secondary school.

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