Pastoral Lead

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wakefield is seeking a Pastoral Lead to support students' emotional and educational needs. This role involves building relationships with pupils and collaborating with staff to create effective support plans. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a valid Enhanced DBS. Immediate start available for passionate professionals ready to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or student support role is desirable.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with pupils to support their emotional and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create tailored support plans.
• Encouraging a positive school culture by promoting respect, confidence, and resilience.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Problem-solving skills

Education

Experience in a pastoral role

Valid Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Wakefield
Pay Rate: £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 proactive professional ready to guide students in building confidence and resilience?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join schools in Wakefield. As a Pastoral Lead, this role is ideal for someone who is committed to providing social, emotional, and pastoral support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

As a Pastoral Lead

you will play a key role in:

• Building positive relationships with pupils to support their emotional and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create tailored support plans.
• Encouraging a positive school culture by promoting respect, confidence, and resilience.
• Helping pupils to manage challenges that may affect their attendance, behaviour, or progress.

Requirements for Pastoral Lead

• Experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or student support role is desirable.
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.

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

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

To apply for the Pastoral Lead role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.