25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP pending pre recruitment checks

  • Closing date

    25 August 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    30 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£20,290.00 - £21,666.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 5, pay points 15 - 19

Pastoral Assistant job summary

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.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Pastoral team working to address barriers to learning. The successful candidate will be part of a team coordinating responses to pastoral and educational concerns.

The position is permanent, working 30 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days.

The successful candidate will:

  • have experience of working with young people
  • be able to address the needs of our students by supporting them in overcoming their barriers to learning
  • be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional wellbeing and empathy for young people, to understand their needs and respond accordingly
  • be rigorous in maintaining high standards of behaviour and attitude and model this
  • be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence
  • have the ability to work well in a team and independently

About us

Ormiston Maritime Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking academy providing a comprehensive and inclusive education to students from age 11 – 16. We pride ourselves on being a values driven school and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm) values are at the heart of Academy life.

We are a welcoming, positive thinking community Academy located in Grimsby, not far from the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, coastline and countryside.

Our vision is very simple: all Ormiston Maritime Academy students, irrespective of their backgrounds, will be exceptional learners, so that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and mindset to contribute positively in society.

OMA offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace with outstanding professional development opportunities. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals who want to make a real impact on young people’s lives.

Student well-being, safety, and success are our top priorities. Under the leadership of Principal Carrianne Robson, we have built a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported, fostering positive attitudes toward learning. Our students are motivated and engaged in their educational journey.

If you’re ready to contribute to a team that strives for excellence and creates meaningful change, Ormiston Maritime Academy is the place for you.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

  • The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
  • Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
  • Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
  • A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

    We can offer you:

    • The opportunity to join friendly and supportive staff
    • Free on-site parking
    • ERPF Pension Scheme
    • Outstanding facilities
    • Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
    • Access to an exciting range of lifestyle discounts via Vivup platform.

    For further details, please see the attached Job Description including Person Specifications, our OMA Employee Value Proposition and The OMA Way booklet.

    To arrange an informal tour of the school or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact our Recruitment Team via recruitment@omacademy.co.uk

    Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply for the role, please submit your application by the closing date.

    Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

    Ormiston Maritime 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.

    This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

    Further information about the job

    The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
    Visas cannot be sponsored.
    If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

    Applying for the job

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    About Ormiston Maritime Academy

    School type
    Academy, ages 11 to 16
    Education phase
    Secondary
    School size
    812 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 16
    Ofsted report
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    Ormiston Maritime Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking academy providing a comprehensive and inclusive education to students from age 11 – 16. We pride ourselves on being a values driven school and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm) values are at the heart of the academy life.

    Our Vision
    The Ormiston Maritime Academy vision is very simple: all Ormiston Maritime Academy students, irrespective of their backgrounds, will be exceptional learners, so that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and mindset to contribute positively in society.

    Our Mission
    Our mission is that we believe that students will aspire to excellence through literacy, with a specific focus on oracy at Key Stage 3. Students will learn to become masters of retrieval and experience a curriculum which develops students’ cultural capital.

    We are located in Grimsby, not far from the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, coastline and countryside.

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