Full job descriptionAre you passionate about supporting young people who need guidance, structure, and encouragement to thrive?
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Pastoral Worker to join a supportive Alternative Provision setting in Chapel-en-le-Frith. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who require additional emotional and behavioural support.
The RoleAs a Pastoral Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, engagement in learning, and personal development.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Building positive and trusting relationships with students
*Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
*Managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
*Providing mentoring and pastoral support on a 1:1 and small group basis
*Working closely with teachers, safeguarding leads, and external agencies
*Encouraging attendance, engagement, and confidence
The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who is:
*Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
*Calm, resilient, and adaptable
*Experienced in pastoral, youth work, behaviour support, mentoring, or education settings
*Able to build strong professional relationships
*Confident managing challenging behaviour positively
Experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH, youth work, care, or mentoring is highly desirable, but transferable experience will also be considered.
What Tradewind Offers*Competitive daily rates
*Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
*Dedicated consultant support
*Opportunity to secure a permanent position
*A rewarding role where no two days are the same