We are seeking an Assistant Pastoral Manager to cover maternity leave from 06 January 2025 to 31 July 2025.

The core responsibilities of the Assistant Pastoral Manager are to monitor and report attendance and to support the Senior Pastoral Manager. Through effective data analysis and strong relations maximise students’ attendance/punctuality, raise their aspirations and achievements as well as to promote high expectations of behaviour of all students in the Year group. Reinforcing and building upon our Academy ethos (Ready, Respectful, Safe).

Job Details

Hours of Work:  37 hours per week,  term time, including training days (39 weeks per year)

Position Type:  Maternity Cover until 31 July 2025 or the return of the post holder.

Line Manager:  Assistant Vice-Principal (Behaviour and Attitudes)

Travel Required:  No

Specific duties include: 

• To monitor and report attendance and punctuality for all Year 8 students. 
• To support student engagement. 
• To undertake first-aid responsibilities as per rota. 
• Safeguarding responsibilities in line with role. 
• To undertake pastoral quality assurance every term. 
• To supervise isolated learning and BfL. 
• On occasions, other duties to meet the needs and demands of the Academy

Training will be provided for all aspects of the role you are expected to undertake. If you are interested in gaining pastoral experience in this busy, but rewarding role within Nunthorpe Academy. 

What our staff say about working at Nunthorpe Academy:

• “I love being trusted to be creative in the classroom. In my previous school I was told what to teach and how to teach it. Having the flexibility to use departmental resources to suit the students in my class and play to my strengths has rekindled my love of teaching” – Humanities teacher.
• "I enjoy working with the rest of the pastoral team and being listened to by my line manager. I know I play a key role in supporting students to flourish within the Academy" - Senior Pastoral Manager.
• “I appreciate the belief, support and guidance I receive from my Head of Department and the Head of School” - Teacher of English.
• “I really appreciate all the professional support and effort that goes into staff wellbeing and ensuring that the Academy is a pleasant place to work” - Head of Department.

What can we offer the successful candidate? 

• A bespoke induction programme utilising FIKA training resources. 
• Being part of a large pastoral team.
• Opportunities to be involved in a range of academy initiatives including rewards visits and extra curricular activities.
• An organisation that listens to and values your opinions. 

Additional benefits for NMAT staff:

• National terms and conditions (NJC) including access to the Local Government Pension scheme.
• Access to a wellbeing portal which includes free anonymised access to various services including counselling services, physiotherapy, financial services and legal support.
• Salary sacrifice opportunity for cycle to work.
• Discounts on local and national retailers.
• Discounts for local gym membership.
• Specsavers vouchers and flu vaccinations.

Kate Kell (Nunthorpe Academy’s Head of School) is looking forward to hearing from you! 

We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of eleven schools (six secondary schools and five primary schools).

Each school within our trust has its own unique values and ethos and is committed to the overarching principle of "Striving for Excellence", the mission  statement of Areté Learning Trust .  Our Trust seeks to create a context for all children and young people to thrive, academically, personally and socially so that they experience the real joy of learning.  

This is an exciting time on the next step of the journey for the  Areté Learning Trust and provides the opportunity to join a strong trust, with greater autonomy to set direction and deliver the outcomes important to all of us.  The Trust is committed to inclusive high-quality education, providing outstanding education for all and trust wide sustained school improvement.

We are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff where they can develop as exemplary professionals.  In addition we offer a positive, supportive, friendly working environment, recognition of previous service with other schools, academies and local government, CPD, training  courses and webinars, expenses and travel costs in addition to a full range of employee benefits.  

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.  Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.