Job Introduction
Hounsdown School is seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Worker to add to the capacity within an excellent team of Year leaders. This non-teaching role would suit applicants with a passion for supporting young people as they navigate their educational journey and plan for their Post-16 pathways.
The successful applicant will need to embrace the Hounsdown School values of “Be the best that you can be” and “Have a mind to be kind” and will promote these values with the young people they work with. They will be a trusted adult who is able to communicate effectively and build meaningful working relationships with young people, their families and a range of outside agencies.
Candidates will need good communication skills and the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly and a firm but non-confrontational approach towards discipline is essential. Experience of working with young people is desirable, although full training will be provided. Applicants need to have a good general education and be educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English. Graduates looking for future teaching careers will be considered.
The responsibilities of the Pastoral Support Worker will include:
- Working with the Year Leaders and a range of pastoral support staff to ensure all our students receive relevant, appropriate and focused support.
- Leadership of the School Council to provide opportunity for student leadership to shape developments within the school.
- Leadership of student voice groups to inform the evaluation of a range of aspects of School development.
- To be an essential point of communication for parents/carers.
- Collation and communication of the rewards system and behaviour reports.
Hounsdown is a popular, over-subscribed Hampshire school. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful.
Hounsdown School offer all staff
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Free counselling support
- Fantastic CPD opportunities for all
- Cycle Loan Scheme
- Staff swimming
- Respectful email policy
- Staff fitness sessions
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
To apply please complete a Hounsdown School Support Staff application form. We do not accept CV’s. Further details including an application form are available on the Recruitment section of our school website www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk or please contact the school.
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
