Pastoral

Pastoral Pastoral (Non-Teaching Head of Year) Location: Derby Start: ASAP Contract: Full-Time – Temp or Temp to Perm A supportive secondary school in Derby is seeking a committed Pastoral Officer (Non-Teaching Head of Year) to join their pastoral team on a full-time, temp or temp-to-perm basis. This is a key pastoral role working closely with a specific year group, focusing on behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and day-to-day support — no teaching responsibilities. About the Role: Acting as the non-teaching Head of Year for a designated year group Providing daily pastoral support, guidance and behaviour intervention Managing student behaviour, attendance and punctuality Building strong relationships with students to support wellbeing Running restorative conversations and conflict resolution Liaising with families, teaching staff and external agencies Supporting safeguarding procedures in line with school policy The School Offers: A highly supportive pastoral and leadership team Ongoing training and development A positive and inclusive school culture The opportunity to transition into a permanent role Ideal Candidate: Experience supporting young people (schools, youth work, sports coaching etc.) Strong behaviour management and communication skills Calm, approachable and resilient Able to build trust and rapport quickly Passionate about supporting students’ wellbeing, behaviour and success  Benefits to YOU:  Excellent rates of pay  Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.  Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.  5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook  Exclusive school & trust partnerships.  Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card  Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy  FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.  FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules  School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements  24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.  Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices  Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency  Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity:  Number: 0115 772 2772 Email:  Why choose Milk Education? Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K. Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.