Pastoral Support Officer

Grade I, points 22-25 (£29,244 - £31,556 per annum, actual salary)

37 hours/week, term time only

Monday – Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am – 3.30 pm

Are you looking for your next challenge?  Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff?

We are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer to join us in September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.  The postholder will work as part of a team with a focussed responsibility for a specific year group working alongside the relevant Head of Year. The postholder will work directly with all students within that year group focusing particularly on pastoral issues in a variety of settings including one to one, small group and in class support as well as in “off- site” situations. This will include planned provision as well as responding to situations that might arise on a day-to-day basis. The Pastoral Support Officer will promote values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

What we offer:

We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff.  Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’.  We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme.  We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community – ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023). ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).

What you offer:

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities. 

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via e-mail, n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com.  Applications are via the link on our website at www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies

The Polesworth School is part of The Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Friday 10^th July 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 13^th July 2026.

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.  The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. 

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

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