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Our career advice page will tell you everything you need to know about becoming a Pastoral Support Officer.
A Pastoral Support Officer is responsible for providing care to pupils, ensuring their safety and dealing with any problems the pupils may have. This can also involve liaising with other staff members, parents/guardians and professionals.
37-40 hours a week plus term time.
Income varies from £17,000 to £22,000, depending on experience and whether the role is part-time or full-time.
Prepare letters and paperwork when needed Point of contact for parents Following GDPR Following safeguarding protocol Supporting pupils with issues
Term
Holiday
April to mid-July
The summer term stretches from the end of the Easter break to mid-July.
It includes a half term week long holiday in late May.
This is usually the busiest time, with later students sitting their GCSE’s.
September to December
The academic school year starts in early September, with the term stretching till Christmas.
The winter term is a half term holiday, usually a week long at the end of October.
Most schools have a 2 week end of term holiday stretching over New Year and Christmas.
January to March/April
This is the spring term and stretches from early January to Easter.
Easter usually falls on a different weekend each year, so the end of term two-week break can be either early April or late March.
This term also included a week-long half term break, usually in mid-February.
You can gain relevant Pastoral Support Officer work experience through working with children, examples of this are:
Please note you may require a DBS check.
Tip: Make sure the experience is with a similar age group as the children you would be working with as a Pastoral Support Officer.
You’ll need a range of skills for a Pastoral Support Officer role. These include:
