Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need guidance, structure, and encouragement to thrive?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Pastoral Worker to join a supportive Alternative Provision setting in Chapel-en-le-Frith. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

The Role

As a Pastoral Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, engagement in learning, and personal development.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Building positive and trusting relationships with students
  • Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
  • Managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
  • Providing mentoring and pastoral support on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Working closely with teachers, safeguarding leads, and external agencies
  • Encouraging attendance, engagement, and confidence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
  • Calm, resilient, and adaptable
  • Experienced in pastoral, youth work, behaviour support, mentoring, or education settings
  • Able to build strong professional relationships
  • Confident managing challenging behaviour positively

Experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH, youth work, care, or mentoring is highly desirable, but transferable experience will also be considered.

What Tradewind Offers

  • Competitive daily rates
  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position
  • A rewarding role where no two days are the same