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.

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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.

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