Pastoral Support

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking dedicated Pastoral Support Officers to join partner secondary academies across Chesterfield.

These roles focus on student wellbeing, emotional support and safeguarding, with shells for immediate start and opportunities across multiple schools. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people in pastoral or mentoring roles, a strong sense of confidentiality and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students’ wellbeing and attendance.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with pupils, carers and staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily emotional, behavioural and social support to students.
• Work with Heads of Year, SENCOs and safeguarding leads.
• Support attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• De-escalate challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and external agencies.
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive school culture focused on wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Confidentiality

Behaviour management

Organised

Proactive

Education

Youth work qualification

Counselling qualification

Mental health qualification

Job description

Pastoral Support Staff - Secondary Academies (Chesterfield) - Immediate Start

Location; Chesterfield
Start Date: Immediate
Role Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Temporary to Permanent opportunities available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have a strong commitment to student wellbeing, emotional support, and helping pupils thrive in their school environment?

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Officers to join our partner secondary academies across Chesterfield. These roles are ideal for individuals with a background in youth work, education, social care, or mental health support who are looking to step into or continue a career in pastoral care within education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily emotional, behavioural and social support to students.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, SENCOs, safeguarding leads and teaching staff.
• Support students with attendance, punctuality, and engagement in learning.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
• Build trusted relationships with students, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture focused on wellbeing and success.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with young people in a pastoral, mentoring, or support capacity.
• Understand safeguarding procedures and the importance of confidentiality.
• Possess excellent communication, empathy, and resilience.
• Can handle sensitive situations with care, professionalism and discretion.
• Are proactive, organised, and committed to making a difference.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in a school or academy setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and SEND
• Relevant qualifications in youth work, counselling, or mental health

Why apply?

• Immediate opportunities available across a range of secondary academies
• Supportive school environments and experienced leadership teams
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to be a positive force in students' lives at a critical stage of their education