Pastoral Officer - Secondary School

AMA Admin; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Wellbeing resources

APSCo compliant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to support students in a partner secondary school in South Yorkshire. You will work with pastoral and safeguarding teams to improve attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement, providing day-to-day support for pupils across KS3 and KS4.

The role requires a compassionate, resilient approach, strong communication, and safeguarding commitment. Enhanced DBS and experience with children are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school, youth work, or pastoral setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach when supporting students.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and confidently.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Milk Education).

Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Building positive relationships with students to promote wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, following up where appropriate.
• Working closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and parents to support positive outcomes.
• Supporting the implementation of behaviour and pastoral support plans.
• Responding to welfare concerns and escalating safeguarding issues in line with school procedures.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication

Attendance monitoring

Safeguarding awareness

Record keeping

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Pastoral Officer - Secondary School

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 Officer to join one of our partner secondary schools in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Working closely with the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams, you'll provide day-to-day support for students, helping to improve attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children and young people who is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing pastoral support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Building positive relationships with students to promote wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, following up where appropriate.
• Working closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and parents to support positive outcomes.
• Supporting the implementation of behaviour and pastoral support plans.
• Responding to welfare concerns and escalating safeguarding issues in line with school procedures.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Requirements or Skills:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school, youth work, or pastoral setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach when supporting students.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and confidently.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Milk Education).

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible working options where applicable.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

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