Pastoral Officer & Attendance Lead

Our Lady & St Paul's Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, dedicated and approachable Pastoral Officer to join our school family. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our children's wellbeing, attendance and personal development within our nurturing Catholic community.,

The successful candidate will be compassionate, organised and committed to safeguarding, with a genuine desire to help every child thrive in line with our Catholic values.

• Provide targeted pastoral support to help pupils develop positive behaviour, confidence and a love of learning.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, working closely with families and the Local Authority to promote excellent attendance.
• Develop supportive action plans to help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels supported and valued.
• Support pupils with transition and reintegration following absence.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare relevant correspondence and reports.

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
• Commitment to safeguarding