Pastoral Support Officer

Witton Park Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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: 28153.00 - 31015

Pastoral Support Officer job summary

WITTON PARK ACADEMY IS EXPANDING!

We Are Recruiting A Number of Pastoral Support Officers

Join our growing Pastoral Inclusion Team.

Witton Park Academy is proud to be an ambitious, caring and community-focused school. As our commitment to supporting student well-being continues to grow, we are expanding our Pastoral Inclusion Team and are seeking dedicated, driven and compassionate Pastoral Support Officers to join us.

This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people, removing barriers to learning, and helping every student thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the lives of students within your allocated year group(s). You will:

Deliver effective pastoral support to individuals and groups of students

Support students to actively participate in learning and reach their full potential

Work with families, teachers and leaders to raise standards across the school

Address barriers to learning related to attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement

Promote high expectations and maintain a visible, positive presence around the Academy

Support smooth transition for students joining the school

This is a highly rewarding and impactful role at the heart of our student support systems.

Salary: Grade E (SCP 9 - SCP 15) FTE £28,153 - £31,015 FTE per annum (pro rata salary £24,431 - £26,914 pa)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time plus one week INSETS

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 27th November 2026

About Witton Park Academy

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise, the dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence. Our ultra-modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly does enable us to trail blaze innovative learning – from the bright and attractive classrooms to the fully equipped outside play areas, the facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their talents and to shine in those areas that they most enjoy.

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within; we believe we have some of the best students and teachers in the world. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place in their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools through the Achievement through Collaboration Trust, we have a variety of external partners from Google, The Schools, Students and Teacher Network, and with University College London. Partnerships like these create opportunities for all members of our team.

Mr Martin Knowles

Headteacher

About Achievement through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

At Achievement through Collaboration - we do what it says on the tin! We collaborate to achieve.

We collaborate because we believe that every child has the right to a powerful education, an education that they value and are proud of, an education that can genuinely shape a positive future for themselves and for society.

We collaborate because we know that education has the power to transform lives for the better.

We collaborate because we know that meaningful collaboration between professionals and between schools can accelerate the positive impact a great education can have.

If you share our values and are committed to ensuring that our children have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and character to shape future success, we look forward to hearing from you!

Jane Chambers 

Chief Executive Officer

Our commitment

We are committed to:

Safeguarding and putting children at the heart of everything we do. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, including on line checks. 

Supporting flexible working for all roles and welcome applications from those who wish to work flexibly.

Eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We are committed to a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment and we strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel they achieve, belong and collaborate.  

Supporting colleagues - we offer a wide range of staff benefits available to all colleagues working within our family of schools.

Due to the nature of this role, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires enhanced DBS certificate/barred list check. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

If you have any difficulties accessing our recruitment portal or completing the application form please contact 01924 907319.

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

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 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 Witton Park Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Witton Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/witton-park-academy

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