Pastoral Care Officer | School | Woodlands

Job Description

Job Description & RequirementsThe primary objective of this role is to provide specialised support and guidance to HNS, fostering meaningful engagement and positive development. The Pastoral Care Officer will collaborate closely with the Year Heads (YHs), School Counsellors, Form Teachers, and programme providers to monitor the progress of HNS. He/She will support the YH Team in the development, implementation, and monitoring of a range of tailored after-school programmes designed to address the needs of these students.

Core Responsibilities:

Specialised Support and Engagement with HNS

Provide targeted support and guidance across various HNS programmes to build meaningful relationships and encourage positive growth.

Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes student engagement and development.

To supervise the after-school dropping centre.

To provide counselling/mentoring/guidance to high needs students.

To assist in discipline related matters including preliminary fact findings and follow up.

Monitoring and Reporting

Maintain comprehensive records and share insights on HNS development with the Core Team and Form Teachers.

Track individual student progress through documented observations, including attendance, challenges faced, personal experiences, and achievements within the programmes.

Provide termly progress updates to staff during Connect Time.

Present semesterly progress reports to school leaders.

Support for HNS through FLY/L.O.L

Together with Year Heads to plan, implement, and review a group mentoring after-school programme focused on building self-worth, mindfulness, resilience, and compassion.

Deliver tailored experiential learning activities to strengthen communication skills, broaden perspectives, and foster mutual support among students.

Support for HNS through Homework Support Club

Establish and maintain a conducive leaming environment to support HNS in completing their homework effectively.

Provide personalised guidance in organising homework schedules, monitoring academic progress, and cultivating positive study habits and attitudes.

Facilitate relationship-building through individual or small-group engagement activities when academic tasks are progressing well.

Conflict Resolution Clinic

Where necessary conduct a weekly conflict resolution clinic

Train and empower selected HNS students to serve as peer mediators.

Staff Workshops

Support staff capability development by conducting relevant training workshops to strengthen staff competencies in supporting HNS.