Pastoral Officer

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference PastoralBD_1791565203
Closing date November 9, 2026
Location Bradford, United Kingdom
Status Contract
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: Immediate / 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 secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Officer for a full-time, long-term role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional, youth worker, behaviour mentor, or support worker looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and engagement across the school.

You will work closely with students, families, teaching staff, and external agencies to help remove barriers to learning and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide pastoral support to students across KS3 and KS4
  • Support students with attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing concerns
  • Deliver one-to-one mentoring and targeted interventions
  • Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
  • Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers, and staff
  • Monitor and track student progress, attendance, and behaviour
  • Assist with reintegration, restorative practice, and behaviour support strategies
  • Work closely with safeguarding, SEND, and senior leadership teams
  • Liaise with external agencies where required
  • Maintain accurate records and reports

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, social care, or support settings
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Calm, resilient, and able to work effectively under pressure
  • Passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers to learning
  • Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a 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 behaviour systems
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • A welcoming and inclusive school environment
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' wellbeing and achievement
  • Potential for a permanent position

    • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
  • Access to a wide network of secondary schools across West Yorkshire
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities available
  • Straightforward and supportive registration process

    • Additional Opportunities

    Alongside this role, Veritas Education is also recruiting for:

  • Behaviour Support Officers
  • Attendance Officers
  • Head of Year positions
  • Teaching Assistants
  • SEN Teaching Assistants
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • Cover Supervisors
  • Unqualified Teachers

    • We have a variety of full-time, part-time, long-term, and supply 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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