About This Role
Bishop Wordsworth’s School is a highly successful selective grammar school in the heart of Salisbury with a
strong academic reputation and a deep commitment to the wellbeing and personal development of our students.
We are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer to join our supportive pastoral team from April 2026.
This is an important role within the school, providing day to day pastoral support for students in Years 10–13, working closely with Heads of Year, the Sixth Form team, safeguarding staff and other pastoral colleagues. The post will be based in the Sixth Form Office, but the successful candidate will support the wider pastoral needs of older students across the school.
The role involves working directly with students to provide emotional and practical support, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they are able to thrive both academically and personally. The Pastoral Support Officer will also play an important administrative role in supporting work experience placements for students in Years 10 and 12, helping to coordinate the processes that enable students to gain valuable insight into the workplace.
We are looking for someone who is calm, organised and compassionate, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with young people.
Key aspects of the role include
Providing day to day pastoral and wellbeing support for students in Years 10–13
Supporting the work of Heads of Year and safeguarding staff to support students facing challenges
Maintaining accurate records of communications with parents, staff, students, as well as external bodies including commercial and industrial partners to the school
Support communication with parents and external agencies where required
Assisting with the organisation and administration of work experience placements for students in Years 10 and 12
Help to ensure that students receive timely support that promotes wellbeing, attendance and engagement in learning as well as their holistic development
We offer
Term time working
Training, support and professional development
A highly experienced and supportive team
Access to onsite sports facilities
Cycle to Work scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme