Pastoral Support Officer

Sixth form PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER REPORTS TO: SLT link/Head of Sixth Form RESPONSIBLE FOR: To work as a member of the Pastoral Team within the Sixth Form, to support the Head of Year (HoY) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) within the Academy SALARY: Scale 5/22-25 - £32,915-£35,160 per annum (pro rata - 40 weeks) : Actual Salary - £31,070-£33,189 per annum : Permanent/Term-time only/40 weeks - 40 hours per week - 8.00am-5.00pm Our support staff are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient and compassionate individuals who can make a positive contribution to society. Join our ambitious Sixth Form team and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives. You will play a key role in supporting students’ achievement, well-being and future aspirations, helping all students to develop the confidence, resilience and independence needed for real world success. Through strong relationships and effective pastoral support, you will help develop our culture of high standards and expectations, personal growth and achievement. Overall Aims of the Role: To contribute positively towards developing the Academy’s Sixth Form ethos, philosophy and ideology. To work with students and families to maintain and enforce the highest standards and expectations for all students. To ensure students take ownership of their learning, prioritise effectively and actively demonstrate independence. To consistently hold students to account and intervene as required to ensure that all students achieve their future ambitions. Apply now If you are looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in helping young people realise their potential and shape their futures. Our Commitment to Staff Wellbeing We are passionate about staff wellbeing and are proud of our supportive, caring school community. Throughout the year, we offer a range of opportunities, activities and events to promote staff wellbeing and ensure everyone feels valued. Our vision for wellbeing: “To create a caring school community that promotes staff well-being through a whole-school approach, characterised by supportive relationships, meaningful engagement, and a safe environment that celebrates the achievements of all.” Closing Date: Friday, 18th September 2026 - 9.00am Interviews: TBC Please note: Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Additional Information All applications will be acknowledged by email. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding Hammersmith Academy is committed to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership status. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and the receipt of two satisfactory references. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please refer to the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the ROA and the DBS filtering guide. In line with DfE recommendations in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This will help us identify any issues or incidents that are publicly available online, which we may explore with you at interview.