Vocational Support Officer

re you ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives and help shape their future success? Join our dedicated and passionate Pastoral Team at The Bulwell Academy.

Job Title: Vocational Support Officer 

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £30,906 - £32,638 (SCP 23-25) per annum actual salary

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 31 December 2026

Working Pattern: Term Time 39 weeks plus 3 weeks (42 weeks)

About Our School:

At The Bulwell Academy we are developing a community in which young people understand the importance of academic achievement alongside their own personal development and being accountable for their own actions and decisions as they contribute to the wider community in many positive ways. It is our vision to ensure every student develops a strong sense of optimism, confidence, and self-belief. We want to ensure all students believe in themselves, have the confidence to aim high, excel in everything they do, and go on to lead happy and successful lives.

About the team

The Bulwell Academy is committed to providing opportunities for pupils to achieve in education, training and employment so they can go forward to contribute positively to their communities now and in the future. We are a rapidly developing and improving academy working in partnership with Nottingham College and their 14-16 team, who will deliver a range of practical vocational courses, leading to external and internally validated courses.

About You:

As a Vocational Support Officer at The Bulwell Academy, you will bring a compassionate and proactive approach to supporting students’ well-being, fostering a positive and inclusive school environment, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to address students’ diverse needs. Our ideal candidate would:

• The ability to positively influence and persuade students towards the school’s vision, values and ethos, whilst being a role model with a professional approach.
• Be student-focused, recognising the importance of educational achievement in transforming lives, and managing student behaviour positively in line with academy policies.
• Work effectively as part of a team, use initiative, follow instructions, remain calm under pressure, and possess a ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ attitude.

Requirements:

To apply for the Vocational Support Officer opportunity, you must hold:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C and above or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Successful recent experience working with young people.
• Ability to motivate and manage young people in challenging circumstances.
• Full UK driving licence

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

Next Steps:

Application Closing Date: Friday 28 March 2025

Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.

We warmly welcome visits to our school or if you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our administrative team on enquiries@bulwellacademy.org.uk who would be happy to assist in arranging this.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.