Stoke Newington School and Sixth form

Clissold Road, N16 9EX

https://www.stokenewingtonschool.co.uk/

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER (Mat. Cover)

Scale 6 (£32,550 - £33,529) 

36 hours per week, term time only

Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive? We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to become a pivotal member of our student support team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a successful and popular 11-19 inner-city comprehensive school. The school is especially committed to creative teaching and learning. We aim that every colleague has excellent professional development which leads to every student having an outstanding education. Stoke Newington School is dedicated to being anti-racist, and inclusive, by striving hard to challenge through our curriculum. We seek to inculcate and strengthen the knowledge, confidence, and skills for all in our community to challenge racism.

You will work within our pastoral team to foster a positive environment that drives high attendance, outstanding behaviour, and excellent student achievement.

Working collaboratively and under the direction of Lead Pastoral Worker and the wider pastoral team, you will be a proactive and visible presence, ensuring every student has the support they need to reach their full potential. If you are an inspirational, resilient and committed advocate for young people, we want to hear from you.

The main duties of the post will be:

•  To follow and support the operational processes established by the school and the Pastoral Leader in order to ensure high standards of behaviour, support and guidance are in place. 
• To develop positive relationships with all students, with a particular focus on supporting the most challenging and vulnerable students, and their parents/carers. 
• To follow a pastoral support rota in order to ensure students are able to gain access to support at key times of the day.

• To be proactive in ensuring student adherence to school policies, challenging students and contacting parents, as necessary.
• To conduct parent meetings personally relating to behaviour, attendance and or parental concerns.
• To identify and carry out intervention with students using our ‘Restorative Approaches’, conducting meetings between students and other students, parents and staff. Producing student support plans to support this process. 

Please see the Job Description for a full list of Duties and Responsibilities.

If you are interested in joining our team you are welcome to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is midday Tuesday 5th May 2026.

Interviews to take place in person on Thursday 14th May 2026.

We are an oversubscribed school with a diverse and enthusiastic student intake reflecting our local vibrant community. Our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2022) recognised us as a “Good” school with many strengths. Our students are “proud of the diverse nature and inclusive ethos of their school. Enthusiastic and committed teachers make lessons interesting for pupils,” and “teachers have strong subject knowledge and are passionate about their subjects.”

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020,  which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.