Pastoral Support Champion for Student Wellbeing

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking dedicated Pastoral Support Staff to join secondary academies in Chesterfield with immediate start. You will provide emotional, behavioural and social support to students and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people in pastoral or support roles, an understanding of safeguarding, and strong communication, empathy and resilience. Opportunities available on a temporary to permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in pastoral or support roles.
• Understanding safeguarding procedures and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience.
• Proactive, organised, and committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral support

Excellent communication

Empathy and resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Background in youth work/education/social care

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking dedicated Pastoral Support Staff to join secondary academies in Chesterfield with immediate start. You will provide emotional, behavioural and social support to students and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people in pastoral or support roles, an understanding of safeguarding, and strong communication, empathy and resilience. Opportunities available on a temporary to permanent basis.