Pastoral Support Tutor

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Pastoral Support Tutor

37 hours per week (term time only plus 5 days during school closure)

Grade 5: £28,598 - £31,022 (Pro rata £24,681.17 - £26,773.17)

1 x Permanent and 1 x one year maternity cover

Start date – August 2026

If you are looking for a rewarding role whilst working with a friendly and supportive group of people committed to the success of the learners they work with, then this is the school for you.

We are delighted to be growing our pastoral support team!

South Wigston High School is a vibrant, exciting 11-16 school on the outskirts of Leicester. Our learners are enthusiastic and our colleagues are welcoming, hardworking and supportive. We are currently looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and committed Pastoral Support Tutors to join our friendly team. We have a permanent vacancy and a maternity cover vacancy available from August 2026.

The successful candidate will:

Assist the head of year (Raising Attainment Leader) in providing holistic welfare support for learners

Support learners through positive pastoral intervention and active supervision, helping to sustain a calm, respectful and inclusive environment where all learners can thrive

To mentor and support learners

Promote effective and healthy relationships both in the classroom and outside of the classroom

To provide effective administrative support and family / agency liaison as directed by pastoral leaders

We promise:

That every day you’ll get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back. Our learners are amazing… that’s a promise!

To support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community. In additional to our academy based CPD, colleagues can also opt into Trust led professional development

You are joining an ambitious team with a clear vision for the school

We offer:

Gym access – onsite and completely free for staff

Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Colleague Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.

Colleague Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Financial Support Service from Barclays

Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff

Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation.

Free onsite parking

This has to be the right move for you - we strongly recommend that you visit South Wigston High School before applying to see why this is such an exciting opportunity. It is a very exciting time to join us! If you would like to truly make a difference to our learners, and to be part of our exciting journey to build on our success, we would love to hear from you.

Strong Candidates will be invited for an interview on receipt of application. Closing date: 9am, 31st May 2026. Interviews to take place w/c 1st June.

Safeguarding Statement

The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Social Media Checks

As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.

Diversity Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Safeguarding Statement

The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Social Media Checks

As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.

Diversity Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.