Pastoral Support Officer

Salary: Scale 6, Point 18-22 (£31,537 to £33,699 pa FTE)

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks

Location: NUAST, Nottingham

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 9am

At NUAST we are proudly inclusive and unapologetically ambitious for our students. We believe every young person can succeed, and we work relentlessly to ensure they are supported to do so. NUAST is a vibrant community where diversity is celebrated and understood by all. We have a STEM specialism and fantastic facilities.

Working at NUAST is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people. This role would suit a professional who believes deeply in potential, is driven by high expectations and is passionate about helping students become confident, resilient and ambitious individuals.

We are seeking an inspirational Pastoral Support Officer to join our team. You will be a vital presence in school - championing attendance, culture and behaviour and wellbeing, breaking down barriers to learning and helping young people to see possibilities beyond what they thought possible.

Key elements of the role include

• Building purposeful, trusting relationships that inspire students to aim high and take pride in themselves
• Providing targeted pastoral support to improve behaviour, attendance and engagement
• Working closely with families, Heads of Year and external agencies to remove barriers to learning
• Supporting behaviour interventions, reintegration plans and safeguarding processes
• Being a visible, proactive presence across the school day, modelling high standards and care

The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire, with a strong track record of delivering achievement for every child.

If you share our belief that young people’s futures should never be limited by circumstance, and you want to be part of a school that truly transforms lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please ensure your application arrives by 9am on Wednesday 1st July 2026. Early applications are encouraged.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.