Pastoral Lead

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Lead to support students in Barnsley. The role involves providing essential pastoral care to promote student wellbeing and academic success. Candidates should have relevant experience or qualifications in education or youth work, and a strong understanding of safeguarding. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with competitive pay rates. Apply now to help empower young people in their academic journeys.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible work options

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral capacity.
• Knowledge of child protection policies.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and guidance to students.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Identify barriers to learning and address them.
• Collaborate with staff and parents for support.

Skills

Pastoral support and guidance

Strong understanding of safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Emotional resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or youth work

Job description

Pastoral Lead

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £93 - £120 per day (Depending on Experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you a compassionate and motivated professional with a passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and academic journey?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to work within schools in Barnsley, ensuring students receive the care, guidance, and encouragement they need to thrive both in and outside the classroom.

This role is central to creating a safe and nurturing school environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide effective pastoral care and help students overcome barriers to learning.

What you have to do as a Pastoral Lead:

• Provide pastoral support and guidance to students across all year groups.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage attendance, engagement, and personal development.
• Identify and address barriers to learning, including behavioural, social, and emotional challenges.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external partners to deliver holistic support.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.
• Monitor and track students’ progress and wellbeing, implementing strategies for improvement.
• Previous experience working with young people in a pastoral, mentoring, or support capacity.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, and behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with students and families.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and supportive in challenging situations.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or a related field are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle.
• Dedicated consultants offering tailored career support.
• Access to professional development opportunities.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Pastoral Lead” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.