Grade 3 (spine points 9 – 22) £27,254 – £33,699 FTE. £25,177 – £31,131 actual pro rata salary. Permanent – 36.5 hours per week – term time plus 2 weeks. Mission Statement Success through Endeavour Ambition through Challenge Strength through Diversity Pastoral Support 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 demonstrate a strong track record of working effectively within a pastoral team and record keeping. Other essential skill sets involve the ability 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 of 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 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. 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 meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Closing Date The closing date is 4pm on Sunday 31 May 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held very shortly after the closing date. Equal Opportunity Statement We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is 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. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. #J-18808-Ljbffr
