Pastoral Support Officer - St Andrew's CofE High School

About Us

We are seeking to appoint two professionals with aspirational expectations for young people, and high standards, both of themselves and for those around them.

The Pastoral Team play a vital role at the heart of St Andrew's vision and ethos, which is rooted in values like respect, responsibility, and integrity.

These positions are integral to reinforcing and enhancing positive working relationships between home and school, fostering an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. We are looking for individuals who genuinely embody these values and are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

There are two distinct types of Pastoral Support Officer, each with a defined specialism. Both roles share a common commitment to student welfare and work closely with Year Leaders across the school. Candidates should indicate clearly at application which specialism they are applying for.

Type 1: Behaviour Support PSO

Focused on direct student-facing behaviour incident management, operational behaviour management, mentoring and restorative support. This PSO works alongside students and Year Leaders to address and investigate behaviour in the moment, supporting the implementation of the behaviour policy.

Type 2: Year Leader Admin PSO

Focused on the administrative and organisational functions that support Year Leaders in managing their year groups effectively. This PSO ensures systems, communications and records are managed efficiently.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 5 £26,403 (pro rata £22,747)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time + INSET days

Location: Worthing

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 13th July 2026

What You Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic about promoting positive growth for young people.
• Passionate about breaking down barriers to access learning.
• Committed to excellence, enabling all students to reach their potential and achieve outstanding outcomes.

Are you a passionate and innovative professional?

Do you inspire those around you to be the best they can be?

If so, we would love for you to be a part of our journey.

Further Information

St Andrews CofE School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02663.