Pastoral Support at E-ACT Bourne End Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/EBEA/49820

Location

New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£28,617.18 - £30,518.72 Annually (Actual)
NJC 18 - 22, 37 hours, term time only, fixed term until 31/08/2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 30th Mar, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

asap

Interview Date(s) asap

About this Role

Job Title: Pastoral Support - 2 Vacancies

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Do you have the skills to support students emotionally, socially and educationally so they can achieve their full potential? Bourne End Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support to join our committed pastoral team and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

About the Role

As Pastoral Support, you will play a vital role in providing whole‑school pastoral support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they feel safe, supported and ready to engage. You will work closely with the Pastoral Team, as well as families and external agencies, to address attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding needs.

We are seeking someone who is nurturing, resilient and committed to doing the right thing for students. You will bring strong communication skills, excellent relationship‑building ability, and a passion for supporting young people.

Key responsibilities:

Support students’ wellbeing and behaviour, providing guidance to help them overcome barriers to learning.
Monitor and improve attendance and punctuality, following up absences, liaising with families, and supporting students back into school.
Work proactively with vulnerable students, offering emotional, social and pastoral support to promote their personal development.
Liaise with parents, staff and external agencies, including assisting with home visits and signposting families to relevant support.
Record and follow up pastoral incidents, maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to Pastoral Support Plans.

Pay range: SCP 18 - 22 (37 working hours per week - 39 working weeks a year) £28,617.18 - £30,518.72 - This includes a fringe allowance £879.53

Full time equivalent (37 working hours per week - 52 working weeks a year) £32,537.00 - £34,699.00 - This includes a fringe allowance of £1,000.

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4–9) or equivalent.
Demonstrable understanding of young people’s social, emotional and educational development needs.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures.
Understanding of 'Early Help' strategy, policies and protocols (desirable).
Recent and relevant CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

E-ACT Bourne End Academy | Developing Future Leaders

Bourne End Academy (BEA) is an ambitious and vibrant school community led by a Headteacher, who brings over 18 years of experience in teaching and senior leadership. With a commitment to high standards, inclusion, and continuous improvement, Bourne End strives to ensure every student becomes an Amazing, Ambitious Achiever, academically successful, confident, and well‑prepared for life.

At BEA we are on a journey of rapid improvement, we work as a team, fully committed to supporting, developing and maintaining a culture of positivity, ambition and fun.

As part of the E-ACT family of schools, Bourne End benefits from exceptional professional development, innovation, and collaboration, helping them build a culture of belonging, curiosity, and excellence.

If you are a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to developing future leaders find out more information here: https://bourneendacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.