Pastoral Support

Retford Oaks Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 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: £19,183.15 Annually (Actual) Working hours 9:00-15:30 Monday to Friday

Pastoral Support job summary

Pastoral Support

Salary: Grade 4 (actual salary £19,183.15)

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

Working Hours: 30 hours per week (9.00-3.30pm Monday-Friday)

At Retford Oaks Academy we live by one key principle - dedication to excellence in all that we do. Our key goal is to invest in the progress of our students, academically and holistically, so that they foster this same sense of dedication. If you have the skills, dedication and drive to enhance our students’ life chances by investing in their future, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

An opportunity has arisen for you to join our highly focused, dedicated staff in the role of Pastoral Support. The role will be working alongside our existing Pastoral Support team carrying out a range of behavioural support, pupil welfare and administrative tasks to support students and teaching staff in the following key areas of operation in the Academy and within the community.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Claire Rank, Business Manager to arrange a visit.

Why join Retford Oaks Academy?

Retford Oaks Academy is a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years. Our rapidly increasing numbers mean that we now have over 1100 students studying with us. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and develop the best quality educational experience which works for our students in our context. Our extensive, modern facilities enable us to offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to broaden the experiences of our students and to engage them with their learning. In our latest Ofsted inspection, the Academy was praised for having ‘high ambitions for pupils’ and students who are ‘dedicated to their learning’.

www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk

Retford Oaks Academy, Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

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The opportunity

To carry out a range of behavioural support, pupil welfare and administrative tasks to support students and teaching staff in the following key areas of operation in the Academy and within the community.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to establish a supportive relationship with assigned children and their parents to promote engagement and independent learning

Work with and supervise students who have very challenging behaviour

Monitor the impact on student progress of intervention strategies used and to identify ways of developing practice

Keep relevant teaching staff and Pastoral Leaders fully informed of any issue

Attend meetings, conferences and courses to gather and share information essential for the efficient operation of student support and literacy and numeracy development within the academy; specifically, to liaise between teachers, assigned teaching faculties and the Inclusion Team to share good practice, etc.

Essential

GCSE English and Maths at C (or above) Grade (or equivalent)

Relevant and recent experience of working with young people

A thorough and practical understanding of issues related to improving students’ progress and ensuring equality of opportunity both in and out of the classroom

Desirable

Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification or equivalent work experience

Experience of working with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Experience of supporting young people with improving literacy and numeracy skills as well as development social skills.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%

• Operational support holidays of 28, 32, or 35 days + 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time equivalent)

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning

• Employee Assistance Programme

• GP helpline

• Health and wellbeing advice and support

• Eyecare vouchers

• Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision

• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 3 October

Interview date: wc 4 October

Start date: November 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please Claire Rank, Business Manager at CRank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care

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

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

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 Retford Oaks Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1080 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Retford Oaks Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/retford-oaks-academy

Welcome to Retford Oaks Academy, a proud member of Diverse Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for our students. We are privileged to work with highly motivated students who embody ‘ dedication to excellence’. We demand the best from our staff and students in order to provide the opportunity to achieve the highest possible outcomes, alongside a varied and extensive range of wider development experiences. An unwavering focus on the quality of education offered allows us to provide a broad and balanced currriculum delivered in our outstanding, modern facilities.

Personal development contributes strongly to our curriculum, with support and guidance provided by our Pastoral Team, including through daily sessions and theme days which underpin academic progress.. This is supplemented by a diverse range of clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities to enhance learning in lessons.

We have an open door policy so, if you would like to visit and see what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Academy.

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