Pastoral Support Officer
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Downham Market, PE38 9PF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Officer to work closely with families, providing early intervention and pastoral support to help pupils overcome barriers to success. Working collaboratively with parents, Academy staff, and external agencies, you will strengthen engagement in education, promote positive attendance, and support children and families to achieve improved wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes.About You
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Level 3 qualification in Education, or equivalent.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, or willing to undertake.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience within the field of education, social services/welfare or the voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of the social and emotional factors that affect a child's capacity to learn.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.
What the school offers its staff
At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.
Nelson Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive and high-achieving learning environment in the heart of Downham Market. We work closely with our community and families to ensure every child reaches their full potential through a culture of excellence, opportunity, and high expectations. Our mission focuses on raising aspirations, embracing challenges, and transforming lives through education. Join us to be part of a school that values every individual and strives for outstanding outcomes.
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
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.