Student Pastoral Assistant - Part-time

Goodwin Academy, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-4023-406S
• Posted:08/12/2025
• Pay:£16,085 - £17,961 for 27.5 hours, 38 weeks
• Start Date:February 2026
• App Close Date:21/12/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 2 January 2026

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Do you enjoy working closely with young people, supporting their progress and celebrating their success?

We are looking for a Student Pastoral Assistant to join us on a part time basis for up to 27.5 hours per week, with the option to be flexible for the right candidate.

We are seeking a Student Pastoral Assistant to join the Student Services Team at our state-of-the-art academy in Deal.  The successful candidate will promote high standards of behaviour and learning in accordance with the Academy Behaviour and Leaning Policy and will provide a visible presence across the Academy during lessons and unstructured times.

As Student Pastoral Assistant you will support students by helping to address any pastoral or behavioural needs of students who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential.  The successful candidate will work with students, parents, staff and other agencies to bring about improved behaviour and attendance at school.

Our Student Pastoral Assistant will;

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Undertaking First Aid training.
• Supervise detentions as required 
• Provide on call support to teaching staff.
• Oversee and carry out daily uniform and equipment checks.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference!

Actual working pattern can be discussed at interview but it is intended that the hours will be worked over 5 days.

What our Trust will offer you:

• Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Carrie Whiting (Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Goodwin Academy our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.

Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:

B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

"Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well.” Ofsted 2025

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BD
• Telephone: 03333 602 210
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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