Pastoral Support Officer (Student Engagement)

Finham Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847.00 - £30,515.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 , Actual salary £23,296 - £26,479

Pastoral Support Officer (Student Engagement) job summary

At Finham Park School, we are continually strengthening our provision for students who require additional pastoral, behavioural and emotional support. As part of this commitment, we are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer to play a pivotal role in helping some of our most vulnerable learners overcome barriers, engage positively with education and experience success both in and beyond the classroom.

Finham Park School is passionate about providing outstanding educational experiences for all students. The successful candidate will work within a highly collaborative pastoral structure alongside safeguarding, SEND and senior leadership teams. A key aspect of the role will be supporting our Reconnect Room, a specialist provision designed to help students who are temporarily unable to access their full curriculum, require support following significant incidents, or need tailored intervention to successfully reintegrate into school life.

This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will have responsibility for supporting students through individual interventions, overseeing aspects of our online learning provision and liaising with alternative education providers across Coventry. The role offers the chance to design and coordinate bespoke support packages that enable students to remain engaged with learning while addressing the challenges they may be experiencing.

Our aim is to ensure that every student, regardless of circumstance, can access a high-quality education and achieve success. Through targeted pastoral intervention, effective partnership working and personalised support, we strive to remove barriers to learning, improve engagement, encourage positive behaviour and provide students with the skills and confidence they need to thrive both academically and personally.

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated individual who is committed to supporting young people, particularly those facing complex challenges. The successful candidate will be able to build positive and trusting relationships whilst maintaining clear expectations and boundaries. They will be an excellent communicator, a strong team player and someone who approaches challenges with a calm, solution-focused mindset. Above all, they will share our determination to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

If you are passionate about making a profound difference to the lives of young people, enjoy being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, and want to play a key role in ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you. Joining Finham Park School offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on some of our most vulnerable learners whilst contributing to a school community that is ambitious for every child.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Finham Park School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1724 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Finham Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finham-park-school-coventry

Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified. The school was accredited as a World Class School in 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.

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