Description Pastoral Worker Grade: 4 Actual Salary: £20,040 - £21,720 Contract: Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours / 38 weeks Mon-Fri 8.20am-3.20pm Start Date: March/April Closing date: 23 February 26 Interview date: w/c 2 March Court Lane Infant Position Description We are looking for a caring and nurturing Pastoral Worker to join our team at Court Lane Infant School to support our most vulnerable children. As a Pastoral Worker in our school, you will have a passion for every child’s learning and believe in enabling an inclusive environment for the benefit of all children. Joining our friendly and supportive team, you will be responsible for working in partnership with colleagues to identify and address the individual needs of the pupils. You will provide practical advice and support to the pupils and their families on an individual basis, particularly in respect of planning and resources, where necessary, providing emotional support and encouragement to enable pupils to achieve to the very best of their ability. You may be involved in ND profiling or Family Support Plans, working in partnership with Children’s Services or MABS to secure a team around a child. This post involves working with and liaison with outside child protection agencies to ensure effective safeguarding practice. You will be committed to both the school’s and the Academy Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policies and will ensure compliance with the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work. The University of Chichester Academy Trust You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school. Two-Week October Half Term We have introduced a two-week October half-term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact, giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity and Inclusion At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI&43; individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles. Safeguarding Commitment We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office to arrange an appointment. Tel: 023 9237 8890 Application Process For further details of this vacancy and to apply on-line please visit our vacancies page