Pastoral Welfare and Behaviour Officer (PWBO)

Oaks Park High School

Pastoral Welfare and Behaviour Officer (PWBO)

LBR 5 Point 12-15 £25,724-£26,929

8am-4pm Term time only

Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment? Join our dedicated Student Services team as a Pastoral Welfare and Behaviour Officer!

About the Role:

• Provide effective pastoral care to enable outstanding student welfare and behaviour
• Act as first point of contact for students seeking assistance, keeping accurate records
• Support high standards of uniform, behaviour and positive interactions
• Oversee internal/external exclusion administration and reintegration meetings
• Lead on Pastoral Support Plans and Behaviour Profiles for an assigned year group
• Liaise with Pastoral Leaders to track interventions and celebrate positive behaviour
• Allocate students to the Reflection Room and support exit resolutions
• Assist during exams and school events to ensure smooth operations

(Full details of the responsibilities of the role can be found in the Job Description)

Your Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm and defuse challenging situations
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, equality and diversity
• Proactive approach to safeguarding student wellbeing

What We Offer:

• Supportive, collaborative environment in our Student Services Hub
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme and staff benefits
• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed school with 350+ sixth form students and excellent facilities
• Complimentary medical and wellbeing benefits for staff 
• Ambitious, supportive multicultural community centred on child's needs
• Renowned for outstanding student behaviour and purposeful learning environment
• Committed to highest standards of student care/achievement - seeking outstanding staff

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is a very high achieving borough. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away. 

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 19th July

Make a difference in young lives - apply today! For more details, visit www.oaksparkschool.co.uk

Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed. If you would like to arrange a visit to the School then please contact Liz Thompson (Headteacher's PA) at Ethompson@oakspark.redbridge.sch.uk who will be happy to assist.

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).  

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.