Pastoral Officer – Secondary School

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We’re currently recruiting for a Pastoral Officer to join one of our partner secondary schools in South Yorkshire on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Working closely with the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams, you'll provide day-to-day support for students, helping to improve attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children and young people who is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing pastoral support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Building positive relationships with students to promote wellbeing, engagement, and personal development.
• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, following up where appropriate.
• Working closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and parents to support positive outcomes.
• Supporting the implementation of behaviour and pastoral support plans.
• Responding to welfare concerns and escalating safeguarding issues in line with school procedures.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Requirements or Skills:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school, youth work, or pastoral setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach when supporting students.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and confidently.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Milk Education).

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible working options where applicable.
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Phone: 0114 437 2007

Email: harry.buttery@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.