Transitions Officer​/Teacher

Transitions Officer / Transition Teacher

Location:

East London
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract:

Full-time | Long-term / Permanent
Start: ASAP or next term

Support the students who need it most, before problems start.

We're working with a secondary school looking to appoint a Transitions Officer / Transition Teacher to support students moving from Year 6 into Year 7, with a strong focus on pupils who need additional reassurance, structure, or advocacy during transition.

This role sits at the intersection of pastoral care, safeguarding, SEN, and family engagement. It suits a teacher looking to move into a pastoral role, or a high-level support professional with experience supporting vulnerable students and families.

• Supporting students transitioning from primary to secondary education
• Working closely with Year 6 pupils, parents, and carers before and during transition
• Supporting students with SEN, EAL, MFL needs, anxiety, or attendance concerns
• Acting as a consistent point of contact for families with transition-related worries
• Liaising with primary schools, SENCOs, pastoral leads, and safeguarding teams
• Supporting induction days, transition programmes, and early interventions
• Identifying risks early and contributing to safeguarding and support plans

• A qualified teacher looking for a pastoral-focused role
• A safeguarding, SEN, or inclusion professional with school-based experience
• Someone confident working with families and external agencies
• Calm, organised, and able to build trust quickly with students and parents
• Strong understanding of inclusion, behaviour, and student wellbeing
• QTS is desirable but not essential for candidates with the right experience.

• Prevents behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing issues later on
• Improves engagement and confidence in Year 7
• Strengthens relationships with families from the start
• Supports whole-school inclusion and safeguarding

If you're passionate about student wellbeing and want to make a measurable impact at a critical point in a young person's education, send your CV to Brad at Empowering Learning