SEND Pastoral Support Manager
The North School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 staff development days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,188 - £28,929 FTE
Actual salary
- £23,489 - £24,993 Pro Rata
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT C)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person to join our highly regarded team supporting students within our Laurel Centre.
Are you the type of person who wants to support student welfare in a school?
Can you react and adapt to different situations and atmospheres?
Are you committed to making a difference to a child’s education?
You will work with our well-established team responsible for the delivery of interventions relating to the welfare and pastoral care of the students within our Laurel Centre, ensuring such interventions are recorded, monitored and evaluated. You will also provide some administrative support to the team in meeting the welfare and pastoral needs of students.
If you are passionate about delivering a high quality experience to children and interested in joining a strong team of specialist staff at a successful school, please apply now!
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.
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
Flexible working opportunities
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.
Further information about the job
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 Debbie Fuller, Administration Officer for Recruitment and Trips and Visits, at Debbie.fuller@swale.at or 01233 614600.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Debbie.fuller@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.
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
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.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The North School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1270 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The North School website
- Email address
- Debbie.fuller@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01233 614600
Core values of achievement, respect, resilience and community underpin all that we do at The North School, resulting in a welcoming, happy and aspirational school, where students and teachers enjoy learning together. We have high ambition for every pupil as noted in our Ofsted report from November 2024, expertly driven by an experienced team of colleagues who provide all students with the best possible opportunities, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Our students are expected to treat each other and staff with care, courtesy and consideration. They are taught to always try their very best at whatever they do and to value the progress they make as individuals. We value a community approach to education to ensure that there is a broad range of expertise within the school. This enables our students to be supported in all areas, so that they may strive to reach their full potential in school and in their future lives.
At The North School we recognise that the students are at the centre of the learning experience and that they all come with different needs and abilities, not to mention interests and strengths. Therefore, we continually review the curriculum diet available; to ensure that it best reflects the national picture and the needs of the students. This enables us to make the learning experience as skills based as possible with a broad range of subjects and an emphasis on personal achievement.
Our classroom practice and academic achievement is supported by a wide range of facilities that include a school farm, managed by a very successful Young Farmers team, the Basketball Academy, excellent sports facilities and a wide variety of clubs and visits.
Part of the Swale Academies Trust, The North School recognises that people have different strengths and interests and aims to give individuals the opportunity to develop those further where possible. The School has a real community feel and really encourages its employees to be part of this community and the wider life of the school. Working in partnership with parents and the local community is important to us. Collaboration with parents to ensure that every student in our care reaches their full potential is highly valued and we encourage all parents to get involved in the life of the school.
Arranging a visit to The North School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Debbie.fuller@swale.at.
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