pastoral officer

Ormiston Academies Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension and life cover

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work

Health and well-being program

Discounts platform

Automatic pay progression

Professional development

National network access

Job summary

Ormiston NEW Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a Pastoral Officer to join the pastoral team. The role is term-time plus two weeks, 37 hours per week, focusing on student wellbeing, safeguarding, and creating a safe, bully-free environment.

You will support teachers and act as a positive professional role model to students and families, contributing to a culture of respect, resilience and high standards of behaviour.

Qualifications

• Provide support to classroom teachers as part of the pastoral team.
• Ensure students feel safe and free from bullying.
• Be a positive professional role model to students and families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to create a safe, bully-free environment.
• Work with teaching staff to promote well-being and behaviour.
• Model professional conduct for students and families.

Job description

We are looking for a Pastoral Officer to join us on a term time + two weeks basis, 37 hours per week. The pastoral officer will ensure that all students feel safe and free from all aspects of bullying. They will provide support to classroom teachers as part of the pastoral team and be a positive professional role model to students and their families.

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.

Ormiston NEW Academy caters for 11 to 19-year-olds. With 1,122 students on roll, we provide a vibrant learning environment with first-class facilities. Recently graded Ofsted 'Good', we are a school based on a clear and defined pedagogical model and explicitly taught behavioural norms. This is creating a place of joy, industry and excellence that is rapidly growing. The latest inspection report praises the school's leaders for creating a "culture where positive behaviour and discipline are celebrated". It says that NEW Academy is a "vibrant school", that students "enjoy coming to" and where they are "safe". Students at NEW Academy understand that they must try their best and strive for excellence at all times." In the most recent Ofsted inspection one student told inspectors, "I know that today will not be my best, because tomorrow will be better". Why work for Ormiston? 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, your work will have 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, Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.