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Pastoral Officer (Grade 8) - Across Two Pupil Referral Units Locations: Chesterfield & Chapel-en-le-FrithContract: Full-time / Term-time onlyStart Date: ASAPDriving Required We are seeking an experienced, resilient and highly motivated Pastoral Officer (Grade 8) to work across our two Pupil Referral Units: one primary setting based in Chesterfield and one secondary setting in Chapel-en-le-Frith. This is a pivotal role supporting some of our most vulnerable and high-needs pupils, ensuring they feel safe, supported and ready to learn. About the Role You will: Provide daily pastoral support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils, families and external agencies. Support attendance, safeguarding checks, behaviour interventions and reintegration packages. Travel between both sites as required (driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential). Contribute to multi-agency meetings, behaviour planning and crisis support. Uphold the ethos and values of both PRUs, ensuring a calm, nurturing and structured environment. About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience working in a pastoral, safeguarding or behaviour support role-preferably in alternative provision or PRU settings. Ideally has DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) experience or advanced safeguarding training. Is confident, resilient and able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally. Has excellent communication skills and can work effectively across both primary an