Pastoral Support Officer

Passionate about supporting children to thrive through strong pastoral care? Join Ellis Guilford as a Pastoral Support Officer and play a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture. At the heart of daily school life, you’ll build strong relationships with children, families, and staff—supporting engagement, encouraging good attendance, and promoting wellbeing. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, champion ambition, integrity and respect, and help shape a nurturing environment where every child is seen, heard and valued. Job Title: Pastoral Support Officer Location: Nottingham Salary: Scale point NJC 20-24- (Actual salary £28,037 to £30,459 per annum) Start Date: As soon as possible, September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) About Our School: The Ellis Guilford School is a growing and thriving, larger than average, Secondary School with a clear mission ‘to ensure that the children attending our school have a better chance of success than if they attended any other school’. We deliver a broad curriculum, including emphasis on the creative subjects, to support our children to become confident, independent and balanced individuals, allowing them to excel. Under the guidance of the Principal, Miss Gemma Johnson, we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated staff of over 180 adults that care for our children and work relentlessly to provide an excellent standard of education. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, Ellis Guilford School is at an extremely exciting point in its development journey. We strive for ‘EGScellence’ in all that we do! About the Pastoral Team: Join a proactive and supportive Pastoral team at Ellis Guilford School, where you will lead with purpose and influence whole-school culture. As a Senior Pastoral Leader, you’ll drive high standards in behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement—bringing fresh ideas and working