About This Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At Ormiston Forge Academy we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and highly visible Pastoral Support Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, playing a key role in promoting positive behaviour, attendance, and student wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attendance and punctuality of students.
- Provide first‑line pastoral care and build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
- Support behaviour management and respond to incidents.
- Produce reports and contribute to safeguarding, interventions and wellbeing initiatives.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum GCSE Grade A to C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake first aid training as part of the role.
- Approachable, resilient and committed to high standards of behaviour and student welfare.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Experience of working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting (desirable).
- The ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving and teamwork.
- A passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
Benefits
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued.
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Generous pension and life cover.
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeing programmes, including counselling service.
Legal & Equal Opportunity
Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
