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Join the Nexus team as a Pastoral Support Worker - Beech Academy

Position: Pastoral Support Worker (Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare) 

Hours and Salary: NJC scale point 15-22 £ 30,024 – £33,699

Actual Salary: £24,905 – 27,954

Location: The Beech Academy, Mansfield 

Contract type: Permanent 35 hours per week, term time only + 5 inset days

Closing date: Monday 6th October

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 

Interview date: Monday 13th October


About our School

Our children and young people at Beech deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career; we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership of the Deputy Headteacher (Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare), focused on maintaining high standards of behaviour, attendance and welfare. The post holder will ensure that they support our shared vision, ethos and strategic plan that supports all our children/young people to be the best that they can be.

What you can expect from us  

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility 

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply 

For an application form please contact jpalmer@nexusmat.org 

Completed applications to be sent to jpalmer@nexusmat.org 

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information 

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Julie Palmer – 01623 626008 or jpalmer@nexusmat.org 

Further information can be found on our school website www.beechacademy.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.


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Career salary

NJC 15 - 22 £24,905 - £27,954 Actual Salary (£30,024 - £33,699 FTE)

Working hours

35 hours a week

Career location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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