Job Description

Pastoral Officer

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time | Part-Time | Long-Term Opportunities Available
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

About the Role

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Officers to work within secondary schools across Kettering.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting students' wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and personal development. As a Pastoral Officer, you will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, promoting positive engagement with school life, and ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing pastoral support to students on a one-to-one and small group basis

  • Monitoring attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and student wellbeing

  • Building positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies

  • Supporting students facing social, emotional, behavioural, or attendance challenges

  • Working closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and senior leaders

  • Implementing strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes

  • Maintaining accurate records and contributing to pastoral reports and meetings

Requirements

  • Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, pastoral, youth work, safeguarding, or support setting

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

  • A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting young people

  • Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay

  • Weekly pay

  • Access to free CPD and training through The National College

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

  • Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and flexible placements

  • Access to a wide network of schools across Northamptonshire

Ideal For

This role would suit:

  • Experienced Pastoral Officers

  • Behaviour Mentors and Inclusion Support Staff

  • Youth Workers and Family Support Workers

  • Learning Mentors and Attendance Officers

  • Individuals passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing and development

Safeguarding Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and relevant safeguarding procedures.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to discuss available Pastoral Officer opportunities in the Kettering area.