Pastoral Officer

Pastoral Officer (Assistant Head of Year/House)
Northamptonshire Area | Full Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start

Salary: £23,660 - £24,432 actual salary (36.75 hours per week, term time plus training days)

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in the Kettering area to recruit a dedicated and motivated Pastoral Officer (Assistant Head of Year/House) to join their pastoral team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school community where student wellbeing, achievement and personal development are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As a Pastoral Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students with behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with a House Lead and wider pastoral team, you will support students in reflecting on their behaviour, facilitate successful reintegration into lessons, and build positive relationships that promote engagement and achievement.

The successful candidate will possess a strong presence, demonstrate consistency and fairness, and have the ability to engage with young people in a calm, supportive and positive manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with behaviour, attendance and pastoral needs.
• Work closely with students to promote positive attitudes towards learning.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and support successful reintegration into lessons.
• Monitor and track student attendance and behaviour concerns.
• Liaise effectively with teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Work alongside the House Lead to motivate and support students within your allocated House.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people in an educational, pastoral or support setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining high expectations.
• Calm, resilient and professional approach to behaviour management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to supporting students' academic, social and emotional development.

Why Join This School?

• Join a school with a strong reputation for student support and staff wellbeing.
• Work within a collaborative and experienced pastoral team.
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Make a genuine difference to the lives and future opportunities of young people.
• Benefit from a positive and supportive working environment where staff contributions are valued.
• Employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes available.
• Additional staff wellbeing initiatives throughout the academic year.

Working Hours

The role is term time plus training days, working:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am – 3:45pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

(30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)

About Teaching Personnel

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To find out more or apply for this role, please contact Teaching Personnel today.

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