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Pastoral Support Officer

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pastoral Team as a Pastoral Support Officer at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form.

The working hours are up to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 44.5 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. You will also be required to work some days during the school holidays. Your actual salary will be £25,100.95 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.

What does the role involve?

Each day you will work under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher to provide support and supervision of students with Emotional, Behavioural Learning Difficulties were identified as a need. You will also work with line managers to implement and supervise individualised work programmes for vulnerable students and students placed either in Isolation, Reflection, Horizon, or on a personalised programme of support, at school, at college or alternative providers.

Pastoral support is at the centre of everything we do at South Hunsley School. The role could be an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to work within the education sector and have a passion for supporting students within a school setting. It could also be an incredible opportunity for those who have previously coached, mentored, supported, guided, or advised students in another school, college or educational institution or within youth services.

Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

Our benefits:

· Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

· Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.

· Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.

· Opportunities for flexible working

· Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary

· Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.

· A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress

What we are looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has previously worked within youth services or a secondary school setting or has experience of supporting, advising, guiding, coaching or mentoring young people.

Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.

Applicant Information

All applications must be received by no later than 9am on Friday 9th October 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance