Location: Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learners (SAIL), Salisbury, Wiltshire

FTE Salary Range: £34,434.00 to £36,363.00

Actual Salary Range: Grade I.   £30,642.00 to 32,359.00 Actual Annual Salary, Pro Rata

Hours/Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time)

About the role

As a member of our school team at SAIL, you will:

• Assist in the support and inclusion of children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and difficulties, either in groups or 1:1 work
• Support pupils’ academic and social communication needs
• Support positive social and emotional wellbeing, enabling pupils to engage in learning in and out of the school environment

What we’re looking for

The Pastoral Manager (& cover) will assist the senior pastoral manager:

• In the day-to-day implementation of pastoral care for all pupils across the school.
• In providing advice and guidance to staff in implementing behaviour strategies, Thrive principles and restorative approaches.
• In coaching and upskilling staff in relational practices, modelling connection‑based approaches, co‑regulation and high-quality relational language.
• In being an active part of the school’s ‘on call’ system, providing on-the-ground pastoral and behaviour support to prevent escalation and maintain a safe, calm school environment.

·       In supporting lesson cover as required, acting as a cover supervisor to maintain learning, behaviour expectations and safety during staff absence (e.g., sickness).

This is not an exhaustive list, please read the attached job description for more details.

About the School

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) is a day specialist provider of education in Salisbury, Wiltshire for children and young people aged from 5 to 16 years who have a diagnosis of Autism or an SEMH profile.

We are a growing school which opened in September 2023 and currently have around 125 students. Our aim is to build safe, independent lives for the Autistic and SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. We personalise each child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to support them to achieve and experience success and independence.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

What we can offer

You will be working as part of a dynamic, committed team in a role which offers high job satisfaction and the chance to make a real difference to the children and families you work with.

We recognise what our people do and how hard they work, and we believe in giving back. You will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive salary and LGPS pension
• Great career and development opportunities in a growing school
• A wide professional network as part of the Reach South family
• Employee Assistance Programme, including free 24/7 counselling and information line
• Wellbeing schemes, including Cycle to Work scheme and gym discounts
• Free will-writing service
• Lifestyle savings and discounts

Find out more about our range of employee benefits at: https://www.reachsouth.org/page/?title=Employee+Benefits&pid=84

How can I find out more about this opportunity?

You can find out more about this role and SAIL Academy by downloading our vacancy pack.

If you would like an informal chat about the role or would like a tour of the school, please get in touch with the Headteacher, Daniel Goldstraw at reception@sail-academy.org or on 01722 694013.

How do I apply?

Applying for this opportunity is easy! Just click ‘apply now’ at the top of the advert.

Closing date for applications is 12th July 2026 at midnight

Next interview date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 13th July 2026

Please note, as we are appointing for multiple positions, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.