About this role
Pastoral Coordinator - Secondary School
Location: Havering, East London Start Date: ASAP / October 2026 Contract: Full-time, term-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Are you passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and making a real difference to students' wellbeing and education?
We are working with a secondary school in Havering that is looking for a dedicated, confident and experienced Pastoral Coordinator to join their pastoral team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, can build positive relationships and is confident supporting students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting students' wellbeing, improving attendance and behaviour, and ensuring that pupils feel supported and engaged in their education.
The Role
Providing day-to-day pastoral support to students across the schoolSupporting students with behavioural, emotional and social difficultiesMonitoring and supporting student attendance, punctuality and behaviourWorking closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, SENCOs and senior leadersBuilding positive relationships with students, parents and carersManaging challenging behaviour and helping to resolve incidents calmly and professionallySupporting students through difficult situations and helping them overcome barriers to learningDelivering 1:1 and small-group interventions where requiredMaintaining accurate records of pastoral concerns, incidents and interventionsPromoting a positive school culture and ensuring students feel safe, supported and encouraged The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour, mentoring or student support role, ideally within a secondary schoolA good understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and student wellbeingConfident dealing with challenging behaviour and sensitive situationsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsCalm, approachable, resilient and organisedAble to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear boundariesExperience working alongside Heads of Year, SENCOs or pastoral teams would be advantageousPassionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potentialA proactive team player who can use their initiative and manage competing priorities Why Apply?
Join a welcoming secondary school in HaveringWork alongside an experienced and supportive pastoral teamPlay a key role in improving student wellbeing, behaviour and engagementGain valuable experience in a busy secondary school environmentDevelop your skills and experience within pastoral care and student supportMake a genuine difference to young people's lives and education If you are a confident, compassionate and enthusiastic Pastoral Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity in Havering.