Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.   

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.   

We are a unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire.  Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school.  The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be. 

We are looking to appoint an organised, resilient, and committed Pupil Support Officer to start with us in December. This post sits within our support staff structure and will be line managed by the Senior Leader with responsibility for attendance and behaviour.  The successful applicant will be passionate and committed to delivering an inclusive experience for our pupils.

The post holder will play a vital operational role in supporting pupils who require immediate and bespoke behaviour support and intervention. THOA is an inclusive school, at the heart of our community, and we work hard to ensure pupils are supported, in whatever ways possible, in order to access a broad and balanced curriculum allowing them to be the best they can be. When barriers present, stopping pupils from achieving this aim, the postholder will work with pupils to support them to overcome the immediate challenges they are facing.

The successful candidate will be working with some of our most vulnerable and challenging pupils to help them navigate their personal difficulties so will need the right mindset and positivity to be successful in this role, always believing that our pupils can achieve more, exploring every opportunity for support.   

Training and support will be provided based on the successful candidate’s experience and skills.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?  

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We would encourage all prospective candidates to visit the academy to tour and meet with other members of the staff and our pupils. I also encourage you to visit our website; take a look at our Facebook page and email Christine Sheppard (csheppard@tenburyhigh.co.uk) if you have any specific questions or to book a tour of the school. 

I am grateful for the interest that you have shown and would urge you to apply for the post by completing and returning an application via the link above.  

Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974