Pastoral Officer

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract Start Date: September 2026

The Pastoral Officer role is a very varied and rewarding position in our setting. Working with students in the classroom setting, in one-to-one intervention capacity, and supporting offsite visits/trips and activities. You will work with students with varying abilities and different needs from KS3 up to GCSE level. You must be positive, resilient, friendly and hard working. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. This role is challenging, rewarding and will allow the successful applicant to be creative with autonomy.

You will have

• A relevant degree or a Level 3 TA qualification
• At least one years' school-based experience
• Understand how to best support SEN
• Are capable of understanding and adapting the curriculum
• Can build relationships with pupils quickly and efficiently

Main Duties

• Working alongside other staff members to adapt and deliver the curriculum
• Liaising with the class teacher re-the progress of the pupil
• Delivering interventions on a 1:1 basis for speech and language, literacy and numeracy with guidance from staff
• Being a positive member of the school staff and promoting our 'Safe Ready Respectful' ethos

What we can offer

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with challenging pupils to make a real difference.
• Training and support enabling career development.
• To work, develop and contribute to a unique positive culture.
• Wellbeing. Our staff satisfaction is excellent. Staff have access to a suite of wellbeing opportunities, such as all meals provided, not meeting for meeting's sake, an employee assistance programme.
• Our staff speak positively to each other. If there is to be any developmental feedback, it is valid, polite, and non-judgemental.
• Our senior team pride themselves on being "visible" throughout the day. They support their team.

Safeguarding

The Edge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical and emotional health and well being of children and young people and expects all those involved with the Academy to share and deliver this commitment.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this position, or require further information about this role, please contact: or visit the vacancies section of our website