Pastoral Officer

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a Pastoral Officer for a full-time role in Chesterfield & Chapel-en-le-Frith. This position focuses on supporting students' wellbeing through relationship building and safeguarding practices. Ideal candidates should possess robust report-writing skills and previous experience in a pastoral context. The role offers competitive pay and ongoing support during placements.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible placements

Ongoing training opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience with pupils and families in a pastoral capacity.
• Experience attending safeguarding meetings like Strategy or Core Groups.
• DSL training or strong safeguarding knowledge is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral support for students, helping with behaviour and attendance.
• Build relationships with pupils and families, offering guidance and intervention.
• Write reports for professional meetings and safeguarding reviews.

Skills

Report-writing skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Boundary-setting skills

Education

Full CV covering the last 10 years

Tools

DBS certificate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral Officer

Location: Chesterfield & Chapel-en-le-Frith

Pay Rate: £110 – £130 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time

Do you have the compassion, confidence, and expertise to support the wellbeing of students and families?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer for a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity across Chesterfield and Chapel-en-le-Frith. This role is perfect for someone who believes in safeguarding, emotional support, and building strong relationships that empower young people to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral support for students, helping them manage behaviour, emotions, and attendance
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families, offering guidance and early intervention
• Write detailed reports for professional meetings, safeguarding reviews, and support plans
• Attend Strategy meetings, Core Group meetings, and multi-agency discussions
• Liaise with external agencies and school leaders to coordinate support pathways

Requirements

• Previous experience working with pupils and families in a pastoral, safeguarding, or behavioural capacity
• Strong report‑writing skills for professional and multi‑agency meetings
• Experience attending safeguarding meetings such as Strategy or Core Groups
• DSL training (highly desirable) or strong safeguarding knowledge
• Excellent communication, empathy, resilience, and boundary‑setting skills
• Ability to remain calm, supportive, and proactive in challenging situations
• Full UK driving licence with business insurance required – an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• A full CV covering the last 10 years of employment, with explanations for any gaps.

What GSL Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible day‑to‑day and long‑term placements.
• Ongoing training opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

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

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.

To apply for the role of Pastoral Officer in Chesterfield & Chapel-en-le-Frith, please click Apply Now to submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.