Pastoral Support

Ninestiles, an Academy; Fox Hollies; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Career progression

Job summary

Ninestiles, an Academy, invites applications for a Pastoral Support role. You will work to support Heads of Years in promoting pastoral and academic progress across year groups within the Academy and with the local community.

The role emphasises safeguarding awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to follow policies and maintain records. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong track record of working effectively within a pastoral team.
• Ability to record-keep accurately.
• Desirable safeguarding training or knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Years in ensuring pastoral and academic progress of learners across one or more year groups.
• Work with colleagues to ensure policies, behaviour and procedures are followed by all learners.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents, colleagues and the local community.
• Contribute to safeguarding measures and feel comfortable with child protection protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Record keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Pastoral care experience

Job description

Pastoral Support

Required ASAP

Permanent - 36.5 hours per week - Term time plus 2 weeks

Grade 3 (spine points 9 - 22) £28,153 - £34,811 FTE. £26,008 - £32,159 Actual pro rata salary

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as Pastoral Support. The role is to help support Heads of Years in ensuring the pastoral and academic progress of our learners across one or more-year groups in the Academy. Working with colleagues to ensure policies, behaviour and procedures are followed by all learners.

Candidates will also have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, as this role requires regular contact with parents, colleagues, learners and the local community. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate that they have strong track record of working effectively within a pastoral team and record keeping. Other essential skill sets involve the ability to be able to work flexibly and prioritise workload, work calmly under pressure and uphold a professional, friendly manner at all times. It is desirable for candidates to have received safeguarding training or have good knowledge about the child safeguarding and protection procedures, however full training will be given.

About our Academy

Ninestiles, an Academy, is proud to be recognised as the TES Inclusive School of the Year 2025, celebrating our commitment to creating a welcoming, diverse, and high-achieving environment for all learners.

Following our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were praised for taking effective action to maintain the high standards previously identified, reaffirming our status as a ‘Good’ school. Inspectors highlighted that our learners thrive both socially and academically, showing genuine respect for others’ differences—a reflection of our inclusive ethos and high aspirations.

Our pastoral care is a cornerstone of our success, with highly effective support systems and a staff team that holds consistently high expectations for every learner. At Ninestiles, we focus on securing strong academic outcomes and on preparing learners to become active, responsible citizens.

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed by our collaborative leadership team and colleagues across Summit Learning Trust to offer breadth and balance. Learners benefit from a wide range of subjects at Key Stage 3, laying the foundation for informed choices at Key Stage 4, where options are tailored to their interests and abilities.

Beyond the classroom, our vibrant enrichment programme is a real strength of the school. With over 70 clubs and activities—including sport, music, art, drama, and debating—students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop new skills.

Join us at Ninestiles and be part of a school where inclusion, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand

About the Trust

https://www.summitlearningtrust.org.uk/

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here.