Pastoral Support Officer

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer to join the pastoral team at St. Francis` College. This vital role will provides support for students across the school from Prep to Senior. Working alongside teaching staff, parents and students you will play a key role in the continues pastoral support offered to all at St. Francis` College.

Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis' College has been providing a first class education for girls for over 85 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision.

St. Francis’ College has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, pastoral support and the extensive range of extracurricular activities available for students.

To apply for the role of Pastoral Support Officer, you don’t need to have experience of working within schools, but you will need the experience of working or caring for children, be empathetic to their needs and provide a safe and welcoming environment that supports their ability to learn. 

Our Pastoral Support Officer will work closely with the Pastoral Team of Form Tutors, Heads of Year, College Counsellor, School Nurses, Boarding House, and SLT to support our young people. This position will include being a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and will contribute to all aspects of students’ well-being and achievement.

The role will involve a mixture of dealing with parents, intervention groups, supporting home learning in addition to dealing with any attendance issues. This will involve writing Support Plans and intervening with difficulties around the school in terms of pastoral support

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, supportive and proactive team player with a strong track record of working independently. You must demonstrate emotional resilience, be understanding and knowledgeable about child development. Most importantly you should have a passion for working with young people.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking a role in a school environment and would be particularly suited for those who have experience in pastoral care.   

St. Francis’ College is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools. As part of this role, you will receive:

• Competitive Salary, with annual reviews
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner cooked by our onsite Chef during term time
• School fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skills and attributes to fulfil this exciting role at St. Francis' College.

Completed application forms should be submitted at the earliest opportunity by visiting https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000846  

Please apply ASAP, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

St. Francis’ College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).