Pastoral Officer in Doncaster

Location: Doncaster

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a caring and proactive Pastoral Officer to join their dedicated pastoral team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with students and making a meaningful difference to their wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and overall school experience.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage students to make positive choices
• Support pupils with their emotional wellbeing, confidence, and personal development
• Monitor attendance, behaviour, and welfare concerns, putting appropriate support plans in place where needed
• Work closely with teaching staff, safeguarding teams, parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support
• Encourage high levels of engagement, attendance, and participation in school life
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all pupils
• Be a trusted adult and first point of contact for students requiring additional guidance

The School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming secondary school with a strong focus on student wellbeing
• An experienced leadership team committed to staff development
• A collaborative working environment where every member of staff is valued
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people

About You

• Have experience working in a pastoral, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, or student support role, ideally within a secondary school
• Be confident supporting young people with social, emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needs
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Be calm, approachable, and able to build trust with students, families, and colleagues
• Be organised, proactive, and committed to improving outcomes for young people
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• A quick and straightforward registration process
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your availability
• Access to a large network of schools and academy trusts across the region
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement
• Free access to over 1,000 accredited CPD courses through our learning academy
• Exclusive employee rewards and discounts across major retailers, travel, and entertainment
• Wellbeing support, teaching resources, and classroom materials
• Interview and school preparation guidance to help you succeed
• Opportunities to work with a forward-thinking education recruitment agency committed to sustainability and supporting schools across England and North Wales

Interested?

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply for Job’ or contact Lucy for more information.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ accredited agency, we follow the highest standards of safer recruitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced compliance and vetting checks in line with current safeguarding legislation. Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.