Pastoral Assistant


Company:	The Alpha Academies Trust
Salary:	£25,668 - £27,883
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke on Trent, ST2 0GA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Pastoral Assistant, to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and aspirational individuals to join a creative, supportive pastoral team. The successful candidate will support Head of Years in their strategic work with behaviour and attendance. Within their role they will assistant the Head of Year as well as leading and facilitating effective group work and intervention programmes.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Interview - Friday 4th September 2026

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