Pastoral Support Officer with Safeguarding KS2/KS3 - Perton Middle School

Perton Middle School

Gainsborough Drive

Perton

Staffordshire

WV6 7NR

Head Teacher: Mrs M Burrington

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Pastoral Support Officer with Safeguarding Part time permanent, Term time only 3 days per week Grade 4 Spinal point 6 (£25,989 pro rata)

Closing Date - 9am Thursday 9th July 2026

'Proud to be Perton'

Perton Middle School is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic learning environment which embodies the value we place on working with our students to achieve the very best outcomes for each and every one.

We are very proud of our focus on staff and student wellbeing; driven in our aims and ambitions to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment.

Perton Middle School is situated in a semi rural area of Staffordshire near Wolverhampton for students in Years 5 to 8. All systems are designed to enable our students to thrive in an ever changing world. We focus on developing learning skills in our students to empower them to think independently, to challenge themselves and to develop a passion for learning. Our broad and balanced curriculum will recognise that students' strengths lie in a wealth of subjects. Learning is what we are about.

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer with safeguarding to join the school pastoral team. We are seeking a hardworking and committed employee.

To support children and young people to achieve their potential by providing support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school.

• Support, in liaison with Progress Coordinators, SENCo, Senior Staff and Tutors, students with personal, social, developmental and behavioural problems.
• Administer and co ordinate a referral system for students identified for Pastoral Support.
• Develop 1:1 and group activities for students on identified issues, such as anger management, raising self esteem and emotional literacy as appropriate.
• Develop preventative strategies related to personal problems, behavioural issues, examination stress, decision making, anxiety and relationship issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students needing support.
• Attend appropriate meetings to discuss options for levels of Pastoral support with parents, Progress Co coordinators and Senior staff.
• Co ordinate students support strategies with external agencies such as Camhs, Young Carers, Social Services and School Nurse.
• Be part of the "on call" team to respond to urgent issues requiring immediate support.
• Facilitate the sharing of information through participation in multi agency case conferences.
• Keep regular and confidential records relating to students.
• Any other roles commensurate to this position.

Application forms and further details for the above post are available to download from

School visits are welcomed from the week beginning 29th June 2026, with the closing date for receipt of applications at 9am Thursday 9th July 2026 with interviews scheduled for w/c 13th July 2026.

To arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs J Prior, the School receptionist on . Completed applications forms should be sent to Mrs Straw .

"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting