Job Description
Pastoral Support Worker - Secondary School
Location: Croydon
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both personally and academically? We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join a warm, welcoming, and highly collaborative secondary school team in Croydon.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, empathetic and committed to making a positive impact on students' wellbeing and development. You will be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and where staff genuinely work together to create the best outcomes for young people.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting students with pastoral and behavioural needs
Building strong, trusting relationships to help pupils overcome barriers
Working closely with teachers, senior leaders and external agencies
Providing interventions, mentoring and daily check-ins
Promoting a positive school culture grounded in respect, resilience and wellbeing
What we're looking for:
A caring, approachable and proactive individual
Experience working with young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Resilience, patience and a genuine passion for student welfare
Why join this school?
A positive, inclusive and friendly working environment
A collaborative team that supports each other
Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression
A chance to make a meaningful difference every day
If you are motivated by helping students succeed and want to grow within a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
