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Pastoral Support Worker (PSW)

Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday , 8:15 to 4:00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade APTC 3 Points 5– 6, full salary £29,436. Actual salary pro rata £25,347 39 weeks per year, term time + inset days/twilights

What skills and experience we're looking for

PSW support the smooth running of the school by supervising and directing students in and about the school during the day. Working as part of a larger team, the staff is dedicated to involving all students positively in the life of the school to achieve their targets.

The person appointed will work flexibly throughout the day adjusting to the needs of the school. During lesson times, duties may involve supervising the school building and grounds and picking up students who are absent from lesson without permission, checking and monitoring toilets. The PSW can support cover staff and escort students sent out of lessons to the place designated. During lesson changeover and at breaks PSW will supervise and direct students, paying particular attention to their safety and security. Other duties may be required during the day. Cover duties may also be required in the Inclusion Room.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• An opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of young students
• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Exciting links with other school partners
• Excellent training
• The chance to join a growing school with opportunities for personal development

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hornchurch High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 717 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hornchurch High School website
• Email address: hr@hornchurchhigh.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hornchurch-high-school

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. We offer excellent training, exciting links with other school partners and provide opportunities for personal development. We have a vibrant work place with friendly, supportive colleagues and an excellent work/life balance.

This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future as we head towards an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.

Our innovative curriculum ensures that students experience a wide range of subjects and opportunities in and outside of the classroom.

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