Pastoral Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Ormiston Maritime Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 5AH

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP pending successful pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,024.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) OAT Grade 5, SCP 15 - 19 (Actual salary £20,939 - £22,359 based on working 30 hours per week, term time only)

Pastoral Assistant (Maternity Cover) 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.

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our pastoral team to provide high-quality pastoral and intensive support to learners to cover a period of maternity leave for the post holder until 8th March 2027 or upon return of the substantive post holder. This role is pivotal in promoting student wellbeing, engagement and retention, particularly for those at risk of exclusion or disengagement. In this role you will promote a calm, safe and respectful school environment by conducting scheduled culture walks, addressing challenging behaviours that arise, while concurrently responding to student support calls.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Build trusting relationships with students to support their emotional wellbeing
• Act as a key adult for identified students, offering daily check-ins and ongoing mentoring
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with school policy
• Support students through transitions, crises and periods of high need
• Work closely with students exhibiting challenging behaviours, trauma responses or mental health difficulties
• De-escalate incidents and provide restorative intervention
• Maintain detailed records of interventions and outcomes
• Liaise with parents/carers, social workers and external professionals to ensure joined-up support
• Work relatively closely with teaching staff to support classroom inclusion and behaviour management
• Supervise students in internal exclusion, reflection spaces or during unstructured time
• Support reintegration following suspensions or prolonged absence.

About the person:

• Experience working with young people in high-need environments
• Understanding of safeguarding, child development and behaviour management
• Ability to remain calm, empathetic and solution focused under pressure
• Experience working in secondary education
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
• Qualification in youth work, counselling, education or any related field.

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 values driven and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Engage) 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. We welcome discussions with interested candidates about how we can support your relocation journey.

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 to 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.

Benefits that care for you

We value your hard work and dedication, and we are committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including.

• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

Support with relocation may be available for the successful applicant.

Further information about what it means to work at Ormiston Maritime Academy is available in the attached brochures, along with a detailed job description and person specifications.

For any questions, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@omacademy.co.uk

In line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via the link above by 9.00am on Wednesday 4th February 2026

Interviews to be held w/c 9th February 2026

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

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormiston Maritime Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 812 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Maritime Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-maritime-academy

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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