Pastoral Lead

AMA Admin; Oldham; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Term-time employment

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Descripción de la vacante

Milk Education is recruiting a Pastoral Lead to join a secondary school in Oldham on a long-term basis starting in December to cover maternity leave. This role is temporary with full-time hours through to the end of the academic year.

You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school in Oldham that prioritises student wellbeing and community. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Lead to become a familiar face in the school.

Formación

• Significant experience as Pastoral Lead, Pastoral Officer, or Behaviour Mentor in a secondary school.
• Proven track record supporting attendance, mental health, and social-emotional development.
• Strong behaviour management with de-escalation in busy school environments.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and staff in Oldham.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pastoral care across designated year groups and monitor student wellbeing.
• Implement attendance and behaviour interventions.
• De-escalate conflicts and conduct restorative conversations.
• Act as primary contact for families, external agencies, safeguarding.
• Mentor students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Maintain safeguarding records and work with senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Pastoral Lead experience

Behaviour management

Communication with families

Descripción del empleo

Pastoral Lead

Daily Rate: £130 - £180

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Pastoral Lead to join a secondary school in Oldham on a long-term basis starting in December to cover maternity leave. This role is temporary with full-time hours through to the end of the academic year.

You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school in Oldham that puts student wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Pastoral Lead to become a familiar face in an Oldham secondary school where consistent guidance, structure, and pastoral care go hand in hand.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the key Pastoral Lead across designated year groups, managing day-to-day student wellbeing and personal development

• Implementing proactive behaviour and attendance interventions to support young people across the school community in Oldham

• De-escalating challenges calmly and conducting restorative conversations to maintain high standards of conduct

• Acting as a primary contact for families, external agencies, and the safeguarding team to ensure clear communication

• Mentoring students one-to-one and in small groups to remove barriers to learning and boost attendance

• Working alongside senior leadership in Oldham to uphold safeguarding policies and maintain detailed pastoral records

Requirements or Skills:

• Substantial experience working as a Pastoral Lead, Pastoral Officer, or Behaviour Mentor within a secondary school setting

• A proven track record supporting student attendance, mental health, and social-emotional development

• Strong behaviour management skills with experience applying de-escalation strategies in busy school environments

• Confident communication skills to build positive relationships with young people, parents, and colleagues across Oldham

• An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Milk Education

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with consistent, term-time employment

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards

• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to