Pastoral Support Officer - Ridgeway Primary Academy

PA STORAL SUPPORT OFFICER

Salary: Grade 6, SCP 9 - 15 £27,254 - £30,024 per annum Actual salary £23,546 - £25,939 per annum approx. depending on years of service

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only (38 pupil weeks) plus 5 additional days

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00 am - 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Friday 8.00 am - 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm (37 hrs per week)

Start date: 1st June 2026

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We retained 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024 and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community.

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection. Ridgeway Primary School joined Primitas Learning Partnership on 1st June 2022. The Primitas Learning Partnership is a cross phase MAT serving the local area which opened in September 2021. Currently there are seven schools within the partnership: two high Schools, four Primary schools and a special school. The Trust provides opportunities for the schools to work collaboratively to support school improvement.

Ridgeway is a successful 2 form entry primary school in Chasetown. We currently have 415 pupils on roll in the main school and a further 200 children accessing Early Years provision in our term time Ridgeway Rainbow Tots twos group and Sunbeams Nursery and in our Sunny Days Nursery, which is open all year.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Pastoral Support Officer to support children and parents within our school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers NVQ Level 3 in learning, development & support services (or equivalent), or relevant experience in a similar discipline
• Strong ICT and record keeping abilities
• Has good verbal and written communication skills
• Professionalism when handling sensitive issues and a clear understanding of confidentiality
• Experience working in an educational setting that values inclusion
• Experience collaborating with external agencies and partners

Benefits:

• Access continued professional development
• Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you
• Childcare discount
• Access to free counselling services
• A supportive team environment
• A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes
• Competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to free gym membership
• Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, online check and references. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. A copy of the school's Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

We welcome you to visit Ridgeway Primary Academy on the following dates:

Monday 23rd March at 9.30 am

Wednesday 25th March at 4.00 pm

Please arrange a visit to the school by contacting Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co-Headteachers, email

To apply for a post, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co-Headteachers, email CVs will not be accepted.

Applications should be made on the Primitas application form (a link can be found at the bottom of the advert).

Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026

Interviews will take place: week beginning 20th April 2026

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a 'disclosure' check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting