Pastoral Support

Retford Oaks Academy; Retford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle discounts

Health cash plan

Breakfast and after school provision

Job summary

Retford Oaks Academy is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support member to join a proactive team supporting students and staff. The role focuses on behavioural support, pupil welfare and admin tasks to aid student progress in school and the community.

The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week during term time, with an actual salary of £19,183.15. GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above are essential, along with experience of working with young people and a commitment to equality of

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at C (or above) Grade (or equivalent).
• Relevant and recent experience of working with young people.
• A thorough and practical understanding of issues related to improving students’ progress and ensuring equality of opportunity both in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Establish a supportive relationship with assigned children and their parents to promote engagement and independent learning.
• Supervise students who have very challenging behaviour.
• Monitor the impact on student progress of intervention strategies used and to identify ways of developing practice.
• Keep teaching staff and Pastoral Leaders fully informed of any issue.
• Liaise between teachers, faculties and the Inclusion Team to share good practice and support literacy and numeracy development.

Education

GCSE English and Maths C or above

Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

Experience of working with young people

Job description

Pastoral Support

Salary: Grade 4 (actual salary £19,183.15)

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (9.00-3.30pm Monday-Friday)

At Retford Oaks Academy we live by one key principle - dedication to excellence in all that we do. Our key goal is to invest in the progress of our students, academically and holistically, so that they foster this same sense of dedication. If you have the skills, dedication and drive to enhance our students’ life chances by investing in their future, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

An opportunity has arisen for you to join our highly focused, dedicated staff in the role of Pastoral Support. The role will be working alongside our existing Pastoral Support team carrying out a range of behavioural support, pupil welfare and administrative tasks to support students and teaching staff in the following key areas of operation in the Academy and within the community.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Claire Rank, Business Manager to arrange a visit.

Why join Retford Oaks Academy?

Retford Oaks Academy is a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years. Our rapidly increasing numbers mean that we now have over 1100 students studying with us. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and develop the best quality educational experience which works for our students in our context. Our extensive, modern facilities enable us to offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to broaden the experiences of our students and to engage them with their learning. In our latest Ofsted inspection, the Academy was praised for having ‘high ambitions for pupils’ and students who are ‘dedicated to their learning’.

www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk

Retford Oaks Academy, Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

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The opportunity

To carry out a range of behavioural support, pupil welfare and administrative tasks to support students and teaching staff in the following key areas of operation in the Academy and within the community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to establish a supportive relationship with assigned children and their parents to promote engagement and independent learning
• Work with and supervise students who have very challenging behaviour
• Monitor the impact on student progress of intervention strategies used and to identify ways of developing practice
• Keep relevant teaching staff and Pastoral Leaders fully informed of any issue
• Attend meetings, conferences and courses to gather and share information essential for the efficient operation of student support and literacy and numeracy development within the academy; specifically, to liaise between teachers, assigned teaching faculties and the Inclusion Team to share good practice, etc.

Essential

GCSE English and Maths at C (or above) Grade (or equivalent)

Relevant and recent experience of working with young people

A thorough and practical understanding of issues related to improving students’ progress and ensuring equality of opportunity both in and out of the classroom

Desirable

Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification or equivalent work experience

Experience of working with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Experience of supporting young people with improving literacy and numeracy skills as well as development social skills.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 21.8% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Operational support holidays of 28, 32, or 35 days + 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time equivalent)
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 3 October

Interview date: wc 4 October

Start date: November 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please Claire Rank, Business Manager at [e-mail]

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care