Pastoral Support Worker

EducationHQ; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Leeds is looking for an experienced Pastoral Worker to support students' wellbeing and promote a positive learning environment. This role involves delivering interventions, monitoring attendance, and liaising with families. The ideal candidate will have a background in pastoral support or youth work. A temporary-to-permanent contract is offered for this rewarding position that makes a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD through Veritas Education

Opportunity for a permanent contract

Supportive school with strong pastoral ethos

Qualifications

• Must be based in Leeds or able to travel daily to the school.
• Previous experience in a pastoral or school-based support role is essential.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group pastoral interventions.
• Monitor student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Support the wider safeguarding and pastoral team.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Understanding of safeguarding

Experience in pastoral support

Job description

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference PSTRLAZLDS15/07_1752563837

Closing date August 14, 2025

Location Leeds, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

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About This Job

Pastoral Worker - Secondary School | Leeds | September Start

Veritas Education is looking to appoint an experienced Pastoral Worker for a secondary school in Leeds, starting in September 2025. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing and support.

The Role

You will work closely with students, staff, and families to provide pastoral care, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote a safe, inclusive environment. You'll support pupils facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges and play a key role in promoting positive behaviour and attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group pastoral interventions
• Monitor student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Support the wider safeguarding and pastoral team
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Must be based in Leeds or able to travel daily to the school
• Previous experience in a pastoral or school-based support role
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive school with a strong pastoral ethos
• Ongoing CPD through Veritas Education
• Opportunity for a permanent contract after a successful temporary period
• Rewarding role making a real impact on young people's lives
  
  

This role is ideal for someone with a background in pastoral support, youth work, or education who is ready to join a dedicated team in a dynamic school environment.

Apply today with your CV or contact Veritas Education Leeds for more information.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Application Requirements For Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  
  

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'