Pastoral Worker

Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254.09 to £29,539.97

What skills and experience we're looking for

Pastoral Worker

Working within both the main school and the NEST, the post holder will be responsible for working inpartnership with teaching staff to identify and address the individual needs of the pupils. You will receive instruction and guidance from the AHT regarding the academic/emotional targets to be set for each child, and you will provide practical advice and support to the students/families on an individual basis, particularly in respect of planning and resources and where necessary provide emotional support and encouragement to enable him/her to achieve the targets set.

The post involves working with and liaison with outside child protection agencies to ensure effective safeguarding practice. You will be committed to both the school’s and the Academy Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policies and will ensure compliance with the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.

What the school offers its staff

Pension Membership

We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)

Pay

We are committed to fair and competitive pay.

• All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
• Salaries are designed to becompetitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes

We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

Additional Benefits

In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits Platform Assistance Programme

Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.

Eye Care Vouchers

Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).

Unique Academy Benefits

We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.

Our newest academies are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, built with the latest knowledge of staff needs.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 692 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery website
• Email address: e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arundel-court-primary-academy-and-nursery

Arranging a visit to Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.

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