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Pastoral Support & Cover Supervisor Hutton Preston (PR4)
Tradewind Recruitment
📍 Preston
EducationTemporary
Job description
<strong>The Role</strong><p>Are you looking for a rewarding role in a high-achieving school community? We are seeking a <strong>Pastoral Support & Cover Supervisor</strong> to join our team in <strong>Hutton, Preston</strong>. This dual-purpose role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety balancing classroom supervision with dedicated student welfare and pastoral mentorship.</p><p>In this role, you will be a vital part of the <strong>Pastoral Hub</strong>, ensuring that student behaviour remains exemplary while providing a safe, inclusive environment for pupils to thrive. Whether you are covering a lesson or supporting a student through a difficult period, you will be making a direct impact on the Hutton community.</p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Classroom Cover:</strong> Lead pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Pastoral Mentoring:</strong> Act as a "first responder" for student well-being, working within the school's pastoral team to support individual student needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Behaviour Support:</strong> Implement the school's behaviour policy with a firm, fair, and consistent approach, helping students understand and improve their choices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Administrative Support:</strong> Monitor attendance and punctuality, liaising with the Attendance Manager and Heads of Year to support vulnerable learners.</p></li></ul><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong> Previous experience in a pastoral, coaching, or youth-work setting is highly desirable.</p></li><li><p><strong>Resilience:</strong> A professional who can handle the fast-paced nature of a secondary school with a positive, "can-do" attitude.</p></li><li><p><strong>Values-Driven:</strong> Someone who aligns with the school's commitment to nurturing the "whole child" and promoting mutual respect.</p></li><li><p><strong>Local Commitment:</strong> Ideally based in or able to commute easily to the <strong>Hutton/PR4 area</strong> of Preston.</p></li></ul><strong>Why Work in Hutton?</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Join a school where staff well-being is a priority and the pastoral system is "vast and varied".</p></li><li><p><strong>Professional Growth:</strong> Access to high-quality CPD and a clear "Temp-to-Perm" pathway for those looking to build a long-term career in education.</p></li><li><p><strong>Community:</strong> Work in a beautiful village setting on the outskirts of Preston with excellent transport links.</p></li></ul><strong>How to Apply</strong><p>We are interviewing in late April for a <strong>May 2026 start</strong>. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in student support.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bjBHvVsVsDc66PVdVXpgB5QHjonU8g4Bv" width="0" height="0" />