Secondary School jobs in West Midlands Region

PASTORAL SPECIALIST – PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM

£130–£150 PER DAY | MONDAY–FRIDAY | FULL-TIME | MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL | POTENTIAL PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced Pastoral Specialist with a passion for supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Specialist to join a mainstream secondary school in Perry Barr, Birmingham. This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position offering £130–£150 per day, with the opportunity for permanent employment following a successful period in the role.

The Role at a Glance

• Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham
• Pay: £130–£150 per day, depending on experience
• Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: Full-time, school hours
• Setting: Mainstream secondary school
• Position: Pastoral Specialist
• Start: Immediate/ASAP
• Opportunity: Long-term role with potential permanent employment
• Experience: Pastoral, behaviour, mentoring or youth support experience preferred

About the Role

As a Pastoral Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting pupils who may face barriers to learning, attendance, behaviour or engagement.

You will work closely with pupils, teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to provide targeted support and help young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to succeed in school.

The successful candidate will be confident working with challenging situations, able to build strong relationships with young people and have a calm, consistent and supportive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing targeted pastoral and emotional support to pupils
• Working with students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Supporting pupils with behaviour, engagement and attendance
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning
• Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams to identify and address individual needs
• Implementing strategies to encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils during periods of difficulty or dysregulation
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to appropriate support strategies
• Maintaining clear and professional records of interventions and support
• Promoting positive attitudes towards education, behaviour and personal development
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in pastoral support, behaviour support, mentoring, youth work or a similar role
• Confident working with secondary-aged pupils
• Able to build strong, professional relationships with young people
• Calm, patient and resilient when dealing with challenging situations
• Consistent and confident when managing behaviour
• Empathetic and able to understand individual pupil needs
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with staff, pupils and families
• Reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential

Experience within a secondary school, alternative provision, SEND setting, youth service or similar environment would be highly beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• £130–£150 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday–Friday position
• Long-term opportunity within a mainstream secondary school
• Potential permanent employment following a successful period
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' wellbeing, behaviour and education
• Supportive school environment
• A rewarding role working closely with young people and school staff

INDRYANSU

Pay: £130.00-£150.00 per day

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid enhanced DBS on the update service?

Work Location: In person