Pastoral Support Officer - Secondary School

Location: Milton Keynes
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome the challenges that can affect their education and wellbeing?

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Milton Keynes is seeking a compassionate and motivated Pastoral Support Officer to join its dedicated pastoral team on a permanent basis from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support both inside and outside the classroom.

Working closely with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance, supporting emotional wellbeing, and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing pastoral support to individual students and small groups to improve engagement, attendance, and wellbeing

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students who require additional emotional, behavioural, or pastoral support

• Supporting students to develop resilience, confidence, self-esteem, and positive attitudes towards learning

• Working alongside teaching staff to promote positive behaviour and encourage successful participation in lessons

• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and student progress, implementing intervention strategies where appropriate

• Liaising with parents, carers, external agencies, and school staff to ensure students receive the appropriate support

• Supporting students during unstructured times, helping to maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive school environment

• Contributing to the school's wider pastoral and safeguarding provision while promoting student wellbeing at every opportunity

We're Looking For Someone Who:

✔ Has experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral care, social care, or a similar setting

✔ Builds positive relationships quickly and communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues

✔ Has a calm, empathetic, and resilient approach when supporting students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges

✔ Can confidently promote positive behaviour using restorative and supportive approaches

✔ Is organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload

✔ Is passionate about improving outcomes and removing barriers to learning for every student

What You'll Gain:

• A full-time, permanent position starting in September 2026

• The opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Milton Keynes

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• A collaborative pastoral team committed to student wellbeing and staff development

• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities

• Excellent career progression into safeguarding, pastoral leadership, attendance, behaviour support, and wider student services

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day

Build a Rewarding Career in Student Support

This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of a caring secondary school community where your work will have a lasting impact on students' wellbeing, engagement, and success. If you're passionate about helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this permanent Pastoral Support Officer opportunity in Milton Keynes starting in September 2026.