Pastoral Officer

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference PastoralBD_1790330410
Closing date October 25, 2026
Location Bradford, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Pastoral Officer - Full-Time, Long-Term Role

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Start Date: October Half Term 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Employer: Veritas Education (on behalf of a partner secondary school)

About the Role

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit a dedicated Pastoral Officer for a full-time, long-term position starting from October Half Term 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and engagement, working closely with students, families, and school staff to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

The role would suit candidates with experience in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral care, social care, or behaviour support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide pastoral support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, and staff
  • Support students with attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing concerns
  • Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
  • Monitor student progress and identify barriers to learning
  • Work closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding teams, and senior leaders
  • Help promote positive behaviour and student engagement
  • Liaise with external agencies and support services where required
  • Maintain accurate records and reports relating to student support
  • Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, or support setting
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Ability to support students facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
  • Able to work independently and as part of a wider pastoral team
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

    • What the School Offers

  • A supportive and experienced pastoral team
  • Strong leadership and clear school systems
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • A welcoming and inclusive school community
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' lives
  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

    • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Access to a wide network of schools across West Yorkshire
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
  • A straightforward and supportive registration process

    • Additional Opportunities

    Alongside this role, Veritas Education is currently recruiting for a variety of school-based positions, including:

  • Behaviour Support Officers
  • Attendance Officers
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • SEN Teaching Assistants
  • Cover Supervisors
  • Unqualified Teachers
  • Supply Teachers

    • We have full-time, part-time, long-term, and temporary opportunities available across West Yorkshire.

    How to Apply / Contact

    For further information or to apply for this position, please contact:

    Sam Waddington ???? swaddington@veritas-education.com ???? 0113 403 2200

    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.'

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