Pastoral Officer – Secondary School Wellbeing & Support

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

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.