Job ID: S-U-2334 - Sixth Form Pastoral Support Worker

Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school and sixth form located in the heart of London, committed to providing an excellent education and supportive environment for all students. We are currently seeking a Sixth Form Pastoral Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the wellbeing and personal development of our sixth form students, helping them navigate their academic journey and prepare for their futures.Position: Sixth Form Pastoral Support Worker Salary: Scale 5 (£29,816.06 to £31,149.08)Start date: July to September 2026Contract: Full-Time, Term time only1 Year Fixed term maternity coverSkills and Qualifications:- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with young people- Empathy, patience, and understanding towards student needs- Ability to work effectively as part of a team- Basic organisational skills to manage daily pastoral tasks- Willingness to learn and develop new skills related to student welfare- A genuine interest in supporting young people’s emotional health and wellbeingValues and Attitudes:- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community- Respectful, approachable, and trustworthy manner when working with students – Positive attitude towards challenges with resilience and adaptability – Dedication to maintaining confidentiality at all times – Passion for contributing positively to the lives of young people The academy supports progression for career development for staff, with many opportunities in the school for future progression. We want the best staff and we know that means a diverse staff in our Trust.Mulberry Schools Trust are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority people, and candidates who are disabled. All candidates who are disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.We welcome applicants to inform us if you need any particular adjustments, arrangements or access needs as part of the recruitment process. We are also able to provide a large font print job pack, BSL interpreters, and can arrange for audio versions of our job pack on request. We will also accommodate alternative application methods should they be requested.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance and will be a condition of your employment with us. Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided in advance. We will seek references on all shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.We welcome your application.