Pastoral Support Officer

Future Generation Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Etching Hill Primary Academy, part of the Future Generation Trust, invites applications for a part-time Grade 5 role (19.5 hours per week, term-time) to start November 2026 or earlier. The successful candidate will work with safeguarding and administration teams to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

The academy is keen to welcome a compassionate, organized professional who can build trust with pupils, parents and professionals while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding procedures.
• Experience improving attendance in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about making a difference to children and families.
• Support safeguarding and administration teams to ensure appropriate child and family support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and professionals.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidential records accurately and discreetly.
• Share commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Skills

Safeguarding procedures

Attendance improvement

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Inclusion

Job description

Part-time 19.5 hours per week (to be negotiated),
term-time, Grade 5
Required for November 2026 or earlier if applicable

Future Generation Trust is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered.

Etching Hill Primary Academy is a Church School which works closely with the community. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, caring and supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with our safeguarding and administration teams to ensure that children and families receive the right support at the right time. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

To see what type of academy we are please take the time to look at our website and social media,

we also strongly recommend that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy.

We believe that Etching Hill offers ambitious staff an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience; In return for high levels of commitment the appointed candidate will receive high quality professional development opportunities and the support of skilled colleagues staff.

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and families.

Have experience of safeguarding procedures and improving attendance within a school setting.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, carers and professionals.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Be compassionate, resilient and able to work sensitively with families facing challenges.

Be highly organised, proactive and able to maintain accurate confidential records.

Be able to manage sensitive situations with compassion, sound judgement and strict confidentiality.

Share our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the very best outcomes for every child.

Candidates selected for interview will be notified by: Tuesday 22nd September 2026