Pastoral Support / Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Pastoral Support / Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator
37.5 hours per week, 37.6 weeks per year (term time only)
Monday to Friday - 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
PS7 (£33,813 to 36,041 FTE) Pay award pending. Pro-rata starting salary £29,466
Start date: 3 September 2026

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator to support students in improving behaviour for learning, engagement with school life, attendance, and overall pastoral care.

In this role, you will play a key part in promoting a positive learning environment by supporting students and their wider range of needs and concerns. This is a fantastic role where you will work proactively with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Heads of Year, other pastoral staff, teaching staff. This role requires you to engage with a range of external services and professionals with the aim of giving our most vulnerable children a safe and happy school life. Your work will enable students to engage positively with school and those in our community to flourish and grow.

You will also undertake the responsibilities of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy DSL), working closely with the DSL to support the effective management of safeguarding across the school. This includes acting as a key point of contact for students, parents, and external agencies, ensuring that all safeguarding concerns are handled with care and professionalism.

Esher High is an excellent performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.

Why work for us?

We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Staff benefits include a 2 week autumn half term break, LGPS pension scheme, staff wellbeing group, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking.

For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job Description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.

Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026 @8.00 am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date   

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.  It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service