Pastoral Support Officer - Full-time

Leigh Academy Bearsted, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2131-94S
• Posted:06/07/2026
• Pay:Actual salary of £28,009 per annum
• Start Date:August 2026
• App Close Date:20/07/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Are you passionate about supporting children and families, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference in your community? Leigh Academy Bearsted is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Pastoral Support Officer to become a vital part of our team. This rewarding role offers the exciting opportunity to work closely with children, parents, staff, and external agencies to ensure our students thrive both academically and personally while helping our academy run smoothly every day.

As our Pastoral Support Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between home and the academy. You will:

• Build lasting relationships with families, acting as their key point of contact to ensure children receive the support they need.
• Collaborate closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and external agencies to protect and support vulnerable children.
• Coordinate interventions and attend Child in Need (CHiN), Child Protection, and Core Group meetings, ensuring effective communication and follow-up actions.
• Empower students by addressing external challenges that may impact their learning, helping them to maximize their potential in the classroom.
• Support the well-being of pupils, helping them feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.
• Promote excellent attendance by working with families to improve punctuality and engagement.

At Leigh Academy Bearsted, we believe in creating a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive. As a Pastoral Support Officer, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, making a tangible impact on the lives of children and their families. You’ll join a collaborative and passionate team committed to providing the best possible outcomes for our students.

The basis of this role is permanent working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term Time + 1 week of inset and offering an actual salary of £28,009 per annum (£32,130 full-time equivalent) based on experience.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Information about the school

We are a growing academy and very fortunate to have a new spacious, attractive and modern building. Inside, we have well resourced classrooms that foster challenging and independent learning, an inviting library that also houses a range of musical instruments, a studio for cooking, art and design and a large hall. Outside, we have an expansive field, MUGA, trim trail and areas for outdoor learning across the curriculum. The Early Years classes have their own outdoor areas allowing them to continue their learning and development in a safe, purposeful environment but also have access to all other areas as appropriate.

A broad and balanced curriculum is at the heart of an aspirational and successful academy and we enhance our curriculum provision through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This is an inquiry based learning framework that fosters independent learners and posits personal success as essential for academic achievement, nurturing independent learners who continue to thrive.

We are fortunate to be part of an extensive team as proud members of Leigh Academies Trust and leaders in the academy and across the Trust, drive to improve educational standards for all. This means we have access to an unprecedented wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to support us in our determination for all pupils to be happy and successful. Furthermore, with the Trust’s contemporary approach to using cutting edge technology and resources to both enhance and break down barriers to learning, we are able to prepare children for the technological world they will be responsible for shaping.

Community is at our core and every stakeholder, near and far, is integral to the continuing success of Leigh Academy Bearsted pupils.

Leigh Academy Bearsted will nurture open-minded, successful learners who embody the Learner Profile Attributes in their learning, actions and life.

Our recent Ofsted report from January 2023 confirms that our overall effectiveness is Outstanding! They confirmed that our pupils behave well here and they know what is expected of them. They know the rules and are disappointed when they are broken. They told inspectors that they feel safe, including from bullying.

We would love to meet you, so please contact us to arrange a visit and see for yourself.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Pack