Pastoral Lead - Student Wellbeing & Attendance Champion

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Term-time employment

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pastoral Lead experience

Behaviour management

Communication with families

Job description

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.