Temporary Pastoral Officer

Pastoral Officer Sunderland Full Time Long-Term Temporary with Potential to Become PermanentHays Education is working with a school in Sunderland to appoint a committed Pastoral Officer on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with an opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. This is a rewarding post for someone who wants to make a real difference to pupil wellbeing, attendance and engagement.Your responsibilitiesProviding day-to-day pastoral support to pupils, offering a listening ear and practical guidanceSupporting pupils experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficultiesWorking closely with families, carers and external agencies to remove barriers to learningMonitoring attendance, punctuality and behaviour, and supporting intervention strategiesContributing to safeguarding processes and accurate record keeping (e.g. CPOMS)Liaising with teaching staff, SENCO and senior leaders to ensure a joined-up approach to pupil welfareWhat you''ll needPrevious experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, behaviour or student support role (school setting preferred)Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, staff and familiesA calm, resilient and non-judgemental approachStrong understanding of safeguarding and child protection proceduresAn Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service is essential (or willingness to apply for a new one)Relevant qualifications such as safeguarding, counselling, mental health first aid or youth ..... full job details .....