Job Description

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Term Time Only

Package

SO2 37,280 - 39,152 FTE (33,033 - 34,692 Actual Salary)

Job category/type

Education and Childcare, Schools/Academies

Date posted

24/09/2025

Job reference

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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