Pastoral Officer

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Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/761/13438

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time Salary: £23135 - £27000 Working Hours: 30 hours per week Establishment Name and Location: Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Southampton Closing Date: 02/11/2026 Job Category: Support Local Authority: Southampton Phase of Education: Special

Job Introduction

School Name	Springwell School
Job Title	Pastoral Officer
Salary	Grade 7, SCP 19 - 25 30 hours actual MIN £23,135 pa to MAX £27,000 pa Scale point dependent upon length of service/experience
Hours	30 hours per week, TTO Monday - Friday – 08:45 AM – 3:15 PM Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date	As soon as possible
Closing Date	9 am Monday 2nd November 2026
Shortlisting date	Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview Dates	Monday 9th November 2026

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join our school in the role of Pastoral Officer. 

Springwell School is located on the edge of the city of Southampton and is a designated day special school for children aged from 4 - 11 years.
 
We are a warm, ambitious, and inclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school committed to providing high‑quality education and care for children with a range of complex learning and behavioural needs. Our pupils thrive in an environment where every achievement is celebrated, individuality is valued, and nurturing relationships come first.

Our school encourages a supportive and positive learning ethos that enables both staff and pupils to work and learn together to develop their full potential, providing the highest possible standards of education and support to children, families, and staff.

The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Officer to join our specialist SEN school team. This is a vital role supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, ensuring their medical, emotional, and pastoral wellbeing is consistently met in a safe and nurturing environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff, families, and external professionals to provide high-quality care and support to our pupils, in line with school policies and statutory guidance, many of whom have additional medical needs alongside their special educational needs.

You will work collaboratively with external professionals to promote wellbeing, support inclusion, and enable pupils to access education in a safe and supportive environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and their families who require additional support and is committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with pupils 
• Ensure all medical and personal information is accurate, up to date and managed confidentially
• Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of individual health care plans
• Act as the school main first aider to pupils and staff
• Provide both medical and emotional support to staff
• Complete risk assessment for both staff and pupils
• Supporting effective management of pupils’ medical conditions in school, working in partnership with parents carers

About You
We would love to hear from you if you are:

• Experienced of supporting children with medical, health or care needs
• Experienced in the administration or supporting the administration of prescribed medication
• Able to maintain accurate records and handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding and child protection principles
• Committed to promoting pupil’s welfare
• Proficient in the use of IT systems
• First aid trained 
   
  

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