offsetting post start from the main post loop is a nightmare when the archive has navigation, the offset can cause all sorts or problems with pagination. WP doesn’t make it easy and we have yet to find a simple fix for that.
The alternative method that works with pagination is to assign a category to the posts, that can be used for the WP Show Posts list and exclude them from the loop – example on how can be seen here:
Well. Then it makes sense for me to try the GenerateBlocks Pro (already purchased) and try out a template along with static front-page using WP Show Posts for dynamic content.