Pastoral Support Services Co-ordinator

Kirklees College; Chatham Waterfront; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Pastoral Support Services Co-ordinator to ensure excellent pastoral service across various teams. The successful candidate will manage interventions for at-risk students, support safeguarding efforts, and work collaboratively with college teams. A teaching qualification and experience with young people in an educational setting are preferred. The role offers substantial development opportunities, highlighting the college's commitment to education and wellbeing.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Qualifications

• Must have a teaching qualification or equivalent ability.
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people.
• Ability to effectively use tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance of pastoral interventions.
• Manage posts within Safeguarding and Behaviour Department.
• Collaborate with college teams for student support.

Skills

Experience with young people in education

Ability to work collaboratively

Use of tracking systems

Education

Teaching qualification

Qualification in mental health or trauma-informed practice

Job description

Job Title

Pastoral Support Services Co-ordinator (Temporary until 31/07/2026)

Salary

£32,982 - £34,872

Location

Multiple Sites

Hours and Weeks per Year

37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

Overview

We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Pastoral Support Services Coordinator you'll be based across multiple sites and your focus will be on ensuring an excellent pastoral service across various teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the quality assurance of the interventions carried out by the Pastoral Mentors and Mentors for Apprentices
• Line management of relevant posts within Safeguarding and Behaviour Department
• Collaboration with all college teams to ensure the delivery of high impact support for 'at risk' students

Qualifications

• Ideally, have a teaching qualification and formal qualification in the area of mental health and/or trauma informed practice (or be able to prove equivalent ability)
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people in an educational setting
• Ability to make effective use of tracking systems to identify themes and to work collaboratively with others to improve practice
• Demonstrate College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role

Other Requirements

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Benefits

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Application deadline

Closing Date: 02 nd January 2026 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Applying

Download and complete a copy of the Kirklees College Application Form before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [emailprotected]

Please note that the college will be closed from 19 th December 2025 and re-open on 05 th January 2026. All queries will be answered upon return.

Equal Opportunities

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.