Behaviour Pastoral Officer
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Pay Group 4 Pro rata £24,991 - £28,836 for hours and weeks stated (£28,958 - £33,413 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Behaviour and Pastoral Officer to join our team at The Portsmouth Academy.As a key member of our Patrol Team, you will promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour across the school, while maintaining a strong and visible presence around the site. Your work will make a real difference in supporting students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.The role focuses on:
- Reducing levels of absence from lessons and poor behaviour amongst key groups (including disadvantaged, SEND and vulnerable students)
- Working closely with identified students and their families to improve levels of engagement and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive
- Embodying and upholding the school’s core values in everything you do
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our students and to work within a dynamic and supportive staff team.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- Previous experience of working with young people in a school or similar setting
- The ability to enforce standards around attendance to lessons, behaviour and culture so that each student can be their best self
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals
- An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people
If you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to play a vital role in shaping positive school culture, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
‘Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community’ – Ofsted, 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Portsmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Portsmouth Academy website
- Email address
- Nicky.Brown@tpa.tsat.uk
“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -
The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Nicky.Brown@tpa.tsat.uk.
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