Assistant Pastoral Manager - Maternity Leave Cover

We are seeking an Assistant Pastoral Manager to cover maternity leave from 06 January 2025 to 31 July 2025.

The core responsibilities of the Assistant Pastoral Manager are to monitor and report attendance and to support the Senior Pastoral Manager. Through effective data analysis and strong relations maximise students’ attendance/punctuality, raise their aspirations and achievements as well as to promote high expectations of behaviour of all students in the Year group. Reinforcing and building upon our Academy ethos (Ready, Respectful, Safe).

Specific duties include: 

• To monitor and report attendance and punctuality for all Year 8 students. 
• To support student engagement. 
• To undertake first-aid responsibilities as per rota. 
• Safeguarding responsibilities in line with role. 
• To undertake pastoral quality assurance every term. 
• To supervise isolated learning and BfL. 
• On occasions, other duties to meet the needs and demands of the Academy

Training will be provided for all aspects of the role you are expected to undertake. If you are interested in gaining pastoral experience in this busy, but rewarding role within Nunthorpe Academy. 

The role is paid at Grade E – salary points 17-19

Actual Salary per annum £26,186 - £27,063 (£30,060 - £31,067 FTE) Term Time only plus 5 days 

What our staff say about working at Nunthorpe Academy:

• “I love being trusted to be creative in the classroom. In my previous school I was told what to teach and how to teach it. Having the flexibility to use departmental resources to suit the students in my class and play to my strengths has rekindled my love of teaching” – Humanities teacher.
• "I enjoy working with the rest of the pastoral team and being listened to by my line manager. I know I play a key role in supporting students to flourish within the Academy" - Senior Pastoral Manager.
• “I appreciate the belief, support and guidance I receive from my Head of Department and the Head of School” - Teacher of English.
• “I really appreciate all the professional support and effort that goes into staff wellbeing and ensuring that the Academy is a pleasant place to work” - Head of Department.

What can we offer the successful candidate? 

• A bespoke induction programme utilising FIKA training resources. 
• Being part of a large pastoral team.
• Opportunities to be involved in a range of academy initiatives including rewards visits and extra curricular activities.
• An organisation that listens to and values your opinions. 

Additional benefits for NMAT staff:

• National terms and conditions (NJC) including access to the Local Government Pension scheme.
• Access to a wellbeing portal which includes free anonymised access to various services including counselling services, physiotherapy, financial services and legal support.
• Salary sacrifice opportunity for cycle to work.
• Discounts on local and national retailers.
• Discounts for local gym membership.
• Specsavers vouchers and flu vaccinations.

The closing date for applications is 16 December 2024 at 9am.

An application pack is available to download from our website www.tes.co.uk

Kate Kell (Nunthorpe Academy’s Head of School) is looking forward to hearing from you!