Pastoral Support

Tradewind Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD courses access

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent roles

Registration support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer in Kettering to bolster wellbeing, attendance and behaviour in a secondary school environment. You will build strong relationships with pupils, teachers and families, supporting students inside and outside the classroom to help them reach their potential.

The role requires experience with young people, excellent communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure, with an Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young people in education, youth work, mentoring or care settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Willing to obtain Enhanced DBS through Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students across the school.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage engagement in learning.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and student welfare.
• Support students through interventions and mentoring programmes.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Pastoral Support Officer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire. Contract: Full-time. Start Date: ASAP / January 2027.

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Support Officer to join a supportive secondary school in Kettering. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and overall educational experience of students. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, building positive relationships and helping students to achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Providing pastoral support to students across the school.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging engagement in learning.
• Working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support student wellbeing.
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and student welfare.
• Supporting students through interventions and mentoring programmes.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, mentoring, support, or care setting.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.
• Can effectively manage challenging behaviour and support students with additional needs.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one through Tradewind Recruitment.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term, temporary, and permanent roles.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.