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Pastoral Officer
Pastoral Officer
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only Contract Start Date: October 2026 Location: The Edge Academy
About the Role
The Pastoral Officer role is a dynamic and rewarding position within our setting, where you will work closely with students in varied capacities:
- Within the classroom setting
- During one-to-one interventions
- Supporting offsite visits, trips, and activities
You will engage with students across Key Stage 3 (KS3) to GCSE level, supporting a range of abilities and educational needs. Independence, adaptability, and a positive, resilient, and collaborative attitude are essential.
This role offers creative autonomy and an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on pupils' development.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt and deliver the curriculum tailored to individual needs
- Liaise with class teachers to monitor and support pupils’ progress
- Deliver one-to-one interventions for:
- Speech and language support
- Literacy enhancement
- Numeracy development
- Work closely with staff to plan and adapt interventions where necessary
- Act as a positive representative of the ‘Safe, Ready, Respectful’ ethos throughout the academy
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Requirements & Qualifications
- A degree in a relevant discipline OR Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification
- Minimum of one year of school-based experience within an educational setting
- Strong understanding of supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Ability to adapt curriculum materials effectively for individual learners
- Skills in quickly building positive relationships with pupils
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (due to the Immigration Act 2016 – Section 7 requirements)
- Commitment to safeguarding principles and a supportive, team-oriented approach
Why Join The Edge Academy?
- Join a supportive staff collective, taking pride in making a real difference to students’ lives
- Professional Development & Training – Dedicated opportunities to grow and advance your career
- Enhance and contribute to our unique, positive culture with leadership from our senior team
- Staff wellbeing remains a priority:
- All meals provided on-site
- No unnecessary meetings – meaningful collaboration instead
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A culture of constructive, respectful feedback
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Safeguarding at The Edge Academy
We uphold a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding and protect the physical, emotional, and educational wellbeing of all students. All employees are legally and ethically required to uphold this commitment.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity further, please get in touch:
- Email: rachel.currie@theedgeacademy.co.uk
- Website: Visit our vacancies page for full details.
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