Job description
Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £93 – £115 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time
Are you a compassionate and proactive individual with a passion for supporting students’ well-being and personal development?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join schools in Sheffield. As a Pastoral Lead, this role is ideal for someone who is committed to providing social, emotional, and pastoral support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
As a Pastoral Lead, you will play a key role in:
- Building positive relationships with pupils to support their emotional and behavioural needs.
- Working closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create tailored support plans.
- Encouraging a positive school culture by promoting respect, confidence, and resilience.
- Helping pupils to manage challenges that may affect their attendance, behaviour, or progress.
Requirements for Pastoral Lead:
- Experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or student support role is desirable.
- Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
- A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
- A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the Pastoral Lead role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.