Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, Maternity Cover
Working Pattern: 37 Hours, 38.4 Weeks
Salary: ALT Grade E (£19,292.06 - £20,071.96 Actual)

We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Officer to help strengthen the pastoral provision at Cromwell Community College. This role plays an important part in ensuring every young person feels known, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with our pastoral team, the postholder will build strong relationships with pupils and families, respond to emerging concerns with clarity and care, and help maintain consistent expectations across the school. We are seeking someone who brings warmth, resilience and excellent communication skills, along with a genuine belief in the difference great pastoral care makes for children and young people.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and parents, acting as a first point of contact and supporting day to day pastoral needs.
• Support the delivery and administration of pastoral support plans, attendance discussions and referrals to external agencies.
• Facilitate restorative conversations, monitor behaviour trends and work with staff to promote positive behaviour for learning.
• Support in-year admissions processes and maintain accurate records of interventions, safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Contribute to wider school activity including events, transitions and upholding consistent expectations across the school.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

 The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

 We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.