41 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    October 2025

  • Closing date

    10 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 15 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 staff Development Days

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,319 - £28,004

Actual salary

£9,218 - £9,808 Pro Rata

Pay scale

Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT C)

Hourly rate

£13.64 - £14.52

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a supportive, enthusiastic and inspirational Year 7 Pastoral Support Manager on a permanent, part-time basis (two days p/week, Thursday and Friday - please note that the working days are non-negotiable).

Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.

The main purpose of this role is to work alongside the Pastoral Leader (Head of Year) for the year group, including liaising with families, supporting students throughout the day and carrying out administrative tasks relating to that year group.

This is a non-teaching position.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Access to training and development
  • On-site Parking
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme


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.

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jane Mccaighan at jane.mccaughan@swale.at or 01273 581100.

Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to pcs-recruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.


Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Peacehaven Community School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
903 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01273 581100

Arranging a visit to Peacehaven Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jane.mccaughan@swale.at.

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