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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Pastoral Support Officer - **Company:** New Directions Holdings - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Databases, Student Information Systems - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=683bbf61fbb95356 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Teaching?, * Has previous experience working in a school, educational setting, or pastoral support role. * Demonstrates excellent organisational and administrative skills. * Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with students, families, and colleagues. * Can manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. * Is confident using school management systems such as SIMS or similar databases. * Has a proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach. * Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing. * Is committed to supporting positive outcomes for young people. ## Description New Directions Education are currently supporting a large Leeds, Secondary School, who are actively recruiting for an experienced and motivated Pastoral Officer ahead of the New Academic Year (2026/2027). This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive attendance and behaviour, and helping students overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will play a vital role within the school's pastoral team, working closely with Year Leaders, students, parents, and staff to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed. As a Pastoral Officer, you will provide both administrative and pastoral support to a designated Year Team, helping to maintain high standards of student welfare, attendance, behaviour, and engagement. You will be a key point of contact for parents and carers and will contribute to creating a positive and supportive learning environment across the school., * Provide administrative support to the Year Leader and wider Year Team. * Act as a first point of contact for parents, carers, and external agencies, building positive and professional relationships. * Monitor student attendance and punctuality, implementing school procedures and following up on absences. * Produce attendance-related correspondence and maintain accurate attendance records. * Support attendance improvement strategies, including informal attendance contracts and intervention processes. * Maintain accurate student information using SIMS, School Synergy, and other school systems. * Work closely with the Year Leader and Student Advocate to monitor behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and attitudes to learning. * Assist with safeguarding procedures by reporting concerns in line with school policies. * Coordinate and support year-group events, including parents' evenings, assemblies, educational visits, and meetings with external professionals. * Manage appointments, meetings, and diary arrangements for the Year Leader. * Gather information from teaching and support staff to support student interventions and pastoral planning. * Organise and minute Year Team meetings. * Support tutor-time administration and the delivery of pastoral initiatives. * Collaborate with colleagues across the pastoral team to share best practice and support school-wide priorities., * A dedicated and expert Account Manager * Regular and varied supply work * Competitive rates of pay * Potential long-term teaching roles * Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) * A network of branches across the UK * Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK * Recommend-a-friend scheme * Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. 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