Job Description

Are you a resourceful, resilient, and highly disciplined individual seeking a rewarding second career?

We are actively recruiting Ex-Forces Personnel for vital Pastoral Support and Behaviour Management roles across a network of secondary schools in Blackpool and Preston. Your unique skills-leadership, de-escalation, teamwork, and commitment-are exactly what's needed to mentor and inspire students aged 11-16 who benefit from strong, positive role models.

If you are ready to transition your invaluable military experience into a civilian role that makes a genuine difference every day, we invite you to apply.

About the Roles: Translating Skills

We are seeking individuals whose background in the Army, Navy, or RAF has equipped them with transferable skills ideal for the dynamic school environment. Roles focus primarily on pastoral care and behaviour support, providing a structured, authoritative, and empathetic presence.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Mentoring & Role Modelling: Act as a strong Ex-Military role model for students, particularly those who are disengaged or facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

  • Behaviour Intervention: Confidently implement school behaviour policies, using effective de-escalation techniques and structured strategies to manage challenging situations both in and out of the classroom.

  • Structured Support: Lead small group sessions and 1:1 mentoring focused on developing key life skills: discipline, resilience, teamwork, punctuality, and respect.

  • Student Engagement: Support student attendance, engagement, and uniform standards, translating military values into practical, positive outcomes for young people.

  • Safeguarding: Ensure all safeguarding protocols are adhered to, working closely with the Pastoral and Senior Leadership Teams.

What You Bring: The Value of Military Service

We recognise the exceptional value of your service and the highly sought-after skills you possess:

Essential Skills & Background:

  • Service Leaver / Veteran Status: Proven background in HM Armed Forces (Army, Navy, RAF, or Marines).

  • Leadership & Discipline: Exceptional leadership skills, organisational ability, and a demonstrable commitment to personal discipline and high standards.

  • Resilience & Calm Under Pressure: The proven ability to remain calm and authoritative in high-pressure or conflict situations, with expertise in diffusing difficult behaviour.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, capable of building rapport and trust with young people, staff, and parents.

  • Commitment: Dedication to continuous professional development, particularly in areas like SEMH and child behaviour management.

Desirable:

  • Experience in a training, instructing, or mentoring role within the services.

  • Knowledge of local resources or community organisations in the Blackpool or Preston areas.

  • Relevant training, such as Team Teach, First Aid, or Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Why Schools Need Ex-Forces Personnel

Your transition into education is not just a career change-it's a continuation of public service. Schools greatly benefit from the structure, real-world experience, and mission-focused approach that veterans bring.

  • Immediate Impact: Your presence will immediately help improve behaviour standards and reduce low-level disruption.

  • Purposeful Work: Continue to serve your community by guiding and mentoring the next generation.

  • Ongoing Training: Receive specialist CPD tailored to the education sector (e.g., safeguarding, restorative practice, SEMH).

APPLY TODAY and take the next disciplined step in your career journey!

To express interest and receive a full job description, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how your military service has prepared you for a career in Pastoral and Behaviour Support to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com. Please specify your preferred location (Blackpool, Preston, or either).

Closing Date: Ongoing

We are committed to being a forces-friendly employer and welcome all applications from the Armed Forces Community. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and all statutory pre-employment checks.