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Job Ref No. ECC1101-66S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Depending on experience
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 10/04/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Pastoral & Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Pastoral Staff Pay Scale - 2 year fixed term contract to start

Salary dependant on experience and qualifications

A position has become available across two sites, including a post 16 provision, the Southend YMCA community school is seeking to add capacity and appoint a pastoral and wellbeing coordinator from the Summer term 2026.

We welcome applicants that have a minimum of 2 years' experience, working within a pastoral team in a secondary education setting to join our ever-growing team.

The school has a positive ethos and culture where our students have the opportunity to experience success and be the best version of themselves. An ideal candidate will have a commitment to Trauma informed practice and understand the power of learning and education for our students. Staff are committed to supporting our young people to achieve great things and ensure they 'come with a past, but leave with a future'.

Previous experience within pastoral care is essential.

The school has a positive ethos and culture where our students have the opportunity to experience success and be the best version of themselves. An ideal candidate will have a commitment to Trauma informed practice and understand the power of learning and education for our students. Staff are committed to supporting our young people to achieve great things and ensure they 'come with a past, but leave with a future'.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Southend YMCA Community School is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed, if you would like a tour of the school or to discuss the position please contact Donna Merry on 01702 987826 or e-mail donnamerry@ymca.southend.sch.uk.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Amanda Barling
Ticket House
110 East Street
Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS2 6LH
Telephone: 01702 987820
Email: Amandabarling@ymca.southend.sch.uk

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