Pastoral Support Officer – Secondary School
Location: LiverpoolEmployer: Bespoke EducationSalary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)Contract: Full-Time | TemporaryStart Date: September 2026 – December 2026 (with a strong opportunity to extend)
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a fast-paced secondary school environment where no two days are the same? If you’re driven by purpose, resilience, and the opportunity to positively impact students’ lives, Bespoke Education wants to hear from you.
We are recruiting an exceptional Pastoral Support Officer to join a welcoming and ambitious secondary school from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a dedicated pastoral team, supporting students’ wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and personal development.
Initially running until Christmas 2026, this role offers an excellent opportunity to secure a longer-term position, with a strong likelihood of extension for the right candidate.
The Role
As a Pastoral Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment by:
- Building positive relationships with students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive choices.
- Working closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding teams, and senior leaders.
- Providing mentoring and emotional support to students facing barriers to learning.
- Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and student wellbeing.
- Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate.
- Helping students remain engaged, motivated, and ready to learn.Contributing to the school’s strong pastoral culture and inclusive ethos.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral care, or a similar setting.
- Can confidently build rapport and establish positive relationships.
- Remains calm, resilient, and solution‑focused under pressure.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is passionate about making a genuine difference to students’ lives.
- Understands safeguarding responsibilities within education (training can be provided).
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive pay.
- A rewarding role where every day makes an impact.
- A supportive secondary school with an experienced leadership team.
- Dedicated support from your Bespoke Education consultant.
- Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Potential for the role to continue beyond Christmas and develop into a longer‑term opportunity.
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