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Pastoral / Behaviour Support Officer - Bradford
Location: Bradford
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Veritas Education is working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit a Pastoral / Behaviour Support Officer. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student welfare and conduct.
Role Overview:
As a Pastoral / Behaviour Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs. You will work closely with the pastoral team, SENCO, and senior leadership to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and student well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with behavioural, social, and emotional challenges to ensure they remain engaged in learning.
- Implement behaviour management strategies and interventions in line with school policies.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students to promote positive attitudes and resilience.
- Work alongside the safeguarding and pastoral teams to monitor and improve student well-being.
- Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide tailored support for students.
- Assist in the implementation of behaviour action plans and restorative approaches.
- Record and report on student behaviour, progress, and pastoral concerns.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a school, youth work, or similar pastoral/behaviour support role.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management strategies, and student welfare.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting young people.
- A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Join Us?
- Competitive daily rate.
- Support from a dedicated Veritas Education consultant.
- Opportunity for career development and progression.
- A rewarding role making a real difference in students' lives.
If you are passionate about student welfare and behaviour support, we want to hear from you!
If you have the experience and skills required for this role, please contact Sam Waddington on (phone number removed) or send your CV and any training/certificates to (url removed)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
