Student Support Worker (Pastoral Support Officer)

Wolverley CofE Secondary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 39 hours per week, 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537 - £33,699
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 6, points 18-22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, experienced, and highly efficient individuals to join our dedicated support team as a Student Support Worker (Pastoral Support Officer).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing and committed to making a positive impact within a nurturing school environment. While applicants do not need to be practising Christians, they must be willing to uphold and actively support the Christian ethos and values that underpin our school community.

The successful applicant will support students across the school in the following ways:

• Welfare, wellbeing, attendance and behaviour management
• Providing “on-call” support for behaviour
• Support the vertical tutor system and encourage student participation in school activities
• Engagement with key external agencies to ensure the safeguarding of all students is of the highest possible standard

There is also an expectation that the successful candidate will support first aid provision across the school. The required level of training will be provided for this element of the role.

What the school offers its staff

We are heavily oversubscribed, indicative of the immense progress made by the school. We have high academic expectations and an aspirational ethos to transform the lives of our students. This is a wonderful opportunity for the successful candidate to join a talented, hardworking team who are committed to supporting students in achieving the best possible outcomes, both personally and academically.

If you are keen to find out more about this wonderful opportunity, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Charlotte Wells by email. Completed applications should also be returned via email to charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk. We do not accept CVs.

Wolverley CE Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Monday 2nd February at 9am.

Interview dates are to be confirmed but will take place Thursday 5th February 2026.

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

Wolverley C E Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Student Support Worker Jan 2026.pdf - 178 KB (opens in new tab)

PSO Advert Jan 2026.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wolverley CofE Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 960 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wolverley CofE Secondary School website
• Email address: charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562 859800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolverley-cofe-secondary-school

Wolverley CE Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Wolverley CofE Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.wells@wolverley.worcs.sch.uk.

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