Job description
Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £95 – £113 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Part-time / Full-time
Are you a compassionate and proactive professional with a passion for supporting students’ wellbeing, attendance, and personal development?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead to join a school in Chesterfield. In this role of Pastoral Lead, you will work closely with staff, students, and families to provide pastoral care, address behavioural and emotional needs, and help create a safe and inclusive school environment.
Responsibilities as a Pastoral Lead:
- Support students’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, intervening where necessary.
- Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure cohesive support.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to students, encouraging positive choices and personal growth.
- Contribute to whole-school strategies for safeguarding and inclusion.
Requirements for Pastoral Lead:
- Experience in a pastoral, mentoring, or student support role within an educational setting.
- Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A full CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps clearly explained.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive pay rates that reflect your experience.
- Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support and guidance.
- Access to continuous professional development and training.
- A genuine commitment to ethical recruitment practices.
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 role of Pastoral Lead, click “apply now” and upload your most recent CV. One of our consultants will contact you shortly.