Pastoral Officer

Veritas Education Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer for a mainstream secondary school in Bradford, starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will provide pastoral support, helping students with their emotional needs and working closely with teachers to ensure positive behaviour. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as well as prior experience in a student support role. This is a long-term, full-time position that promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastoral or student support role within a school setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage sensitive situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students, ensuring their welfare and emotional needs are met.
• Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to maintain positive behaviour and attendance.
• Act as a point of contact for students and families, offering guidance and support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

Pastoral Officer - Bradford

Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
School Type: Mainstream Secondary

Veritas Education is working with a partner secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit a dedicated Pastoral Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and play a key role in promoting student wellbeing and engagement.

Role Overview

• Provide pastoral support to students, ensuring their welfare and emotional needs are met.
• Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to maintain positive behaviour and attendance.
• Act as a point of contact for students and families, offering guidance and support.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a pastoral or student support role within a school setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage sensitive situations effectively.

Why Join Us?

Alongside this long-term position, Veritas Education offers a range of other roles, including full-time, part-time, and ad-hoc supply opportunities across West Yorkshire. Get in touch to find out more!

Contact

Sam Waddington
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community