Post 16 Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer - REQ003516

Job title and organisation: Post 16 Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer - Pudsey Grammar School
Salary:  SO2 £37,280 - £39,152 FTE (£33,033 - £34,692 Actual Salary)
Hours:  37 (Term Time Only plus 10 training days)
Contract:  Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Location:  Pudsey Grammar School, Mount Pleasant Road, Leeds LS28 7ND
Closing Date and Time: Monday 6 October 2025 at 8.00 AM

Working pattern: 8.00am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am-2.30pm Fridays

Start date: ASAP

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding professional to support Post 16 students in our rapidly expanding Sixth Form. The Attendance and Pastoral Support Officer will help secure excellent attendance and provide support in ensuring excellent behaviour and the provision of high-quality care and welfare for all students.

The role will include responsibility for the monitoring and implementation of whole school strategies to ensure good attendance of all Sixth Form students. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the main school Attendance Team, Director of Studies, and the Post 16 Pastoral Team (including form tutors) to provide excellent and holistic support for all our students.

Key Responsibilities

To manage and coordinate attendance and processes and data informed interventions in the Sixth Form
To provide support for the Post 16 Pastoral lead in ensuring good behaviour and conduct in Y12 and 13
To support mentoring, SEMH and safeguarding work across Y12 and 13
To provide attendance and behaviour reports as required by the Senior Leadership Team and/or Governors.
To work with families and the community to improve attendance and behaviour.
To run, direct and expand the Sixth Form student council and their role in organising charity and social events.
To design, promote and monitor involvement in the Sixth Form enrichment programme.
To undertake the duties of a Sixth form tutor
To support the Assistant Director of Studies with external applications to Sixth Form

Qualifications and Experience

Appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience working with young people
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to lead a team
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about student welfare and development
Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues across the school
Resilient and proactive in managing challenges
Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive school community

Why Join Pudsey Grammar School?

Be part of a rapidly improving school with a strong vision for excellence
Work in an organisation that places staff wellbeing at its core
Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team dedicated to student success
Access exceptional CPD opportunities through our links with hub schools in Yorkshire and Humber and University College London
Thrive in a supportive environment with high standards for both staff and students
Work in an award-winning state-of-the-art building that supports innovative teaching and learning

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following:

Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.
In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.
Application form and full job description can be found on the school website

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th October2025 at 8:00am

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: TBC

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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