Pastoral Support Worker

We're looking for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to join our dedicated team and help students overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom. This is far more than a support role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, advocate, and positive role model for young people who may need extra guidance, encouragement, and stability in their lives. Whether your experience comes from education, youth work, social care, mentoring, coaching, or community support, if you're passionate about helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing

• Providing 1:1 mentoring and small-group support to help students succeed.
• Supporting students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and engagement with learning.
• Acting as a trusted adult and positive role model throughout the school day.
• Building strong partnerships with families, offering guidance and support where needed.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, senior leaders, and external professionals to meet students' needs.
• Delivering targeted interventions and contributing to individual support plans.
• Monitoring progress and implementing strategies that support positive outcomes.
• Promoting safeguarding and helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where students can flourish.
  
  Holds GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships quickly.
• Remains calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenges.
• Has experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Is a strong communicator who can work effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Can motivate, encourage, and inspire young people.
  
  Red Kite School is an independent special school for up to 60 young people aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Opened in September 2024, the school is located in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every young person is understood, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our experienced team creates a calm, structured environment where students build confidence, resilience and achieve positive outcomes through personalised learning, high expectations and strong relationships. Our curriculum develops the knowledge, emotional resilience, social communication and life skills students need to succeed in education, their communities and beyond, helping every young person become a confident learner, responsible citizen and prepared for their future. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running., At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1